Highway work zones create an inevitable disruption in regular traffic flows that result in traffic safety problems, and work zone safety remains unsatisfactory nationwide. In 2004, 1,068 people were killed in work zones, adding about 49,620 more work zone related injuries (FHWA 2006). Read More
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Improved Traffic Control Devices : Best Way to Reduce Highway Work Zone Crashes
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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OTW Safety’s Useful Life Commitment
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013Useful life usually refers to the duration for which the item will be useful (to the business), and not how long the property will actually last. Many factors affect a property’s useful life, including the frequency of use, the age when acquired and the repair policy and environmental conditions of the business. Read More
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2013 National Work Zone Week – Participate in AGC’s Work Zone Survey
Thursday, March 14th, 2013AGC annually participates in National Work Zone Awareness Week which is used as an opportunity to get media coverage to raise public awareness about the dangers for highway construction workers and motorists when road improvements are under way. This year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will take place April 15-19, 2013, with the theme “Work Zone Safety: We’re All In This Together.” Read More
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Why use Longitudinal Channelizing Devices?
Monday, February 25th, 2013The current mindset of the safety community is geared toward using “positive protection” to protect maintenance workers in roadway work zones. As a result, concrete barrier has become the temporary traffic control device most commonly used in highway work zones. Read More
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2013 National Work Zone Awareness Week
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013The 2013 National Work Zone Awareness Week is nearly upon us. The week of April 15-19 is dedicated to the cause and the theme for this year is “Work Zone Safety: We’re All In This Together” Read More
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What are the Costs?
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013What are the costs of a safe construction zone? In the picture below, the contractor has chosen to use drums. If there are 30 drums in a 100 ft. construction zone the average cost for 30 drums of the tire collar type is approximately $75 each. A total of $2250 for 100 ft. Read More
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Barriers: Is there is a difference?
Monday, December 10th, 2012How do you, as a driver, feel about traffic barriers? Yes, those cumbersome, fluorescent plastic hurdles that have seemingly been placed around roadways to hinder your daily commute. In reality, these traffic barriers are actually placed to enhance and protect your driving experience, as well as reduce potential collisions. Read More
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The Water Barrier Manufacturers Association Member Network Release New Product to Improve Safety of Motorists Navigating Work Zones
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) March 27, 2012
A forward-thinking group of manufacturers represented by the Water Barrier Manufacturers Association have developed a new technology that brings balance to construction-zone safety: extending equal protection to workers and travelers. They’re called water-filled LCDs — longitudinal channelizing devices. Read More
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Six Pack Summer
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
We have a situation here at OTW Safety and no, this situation’s name isn’t Mike. We have extra stock on our MB42x45 Longitudinal Channelizing Devices so we are going to pass the savings on to you. When you order 6 or more MB42x45 LCD barricades we will give them to you for $99 each! Read More
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Updated OTW Product Catalog
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
It’s a brand new year and a dang good one at that
if you ask the crew over here at OTW Safety. We have been busy over the past several months scouting out, engineering and inventing new, exciting and innovative products to help you do your job!
So, if you are about to spec out a new job, don’t forget about the important safety requirements. Let us help you so you don’t have to think about it. Download the freshest copy of OTW Safety’s Product Catalog and discover all the new and exciting products we have to offer you and your team.
Need Help? Not to worry. Our dedicated staff is here to walk you through every step of the way. So go head, don’t be scared… Contact us right now and let’s become best friends!
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