Research initiatives to improve the visibility and hence safety of road workers at night-time


Autoria(s): Wood, Joanne M.; King, Mark J.
Data(s)

01/05/2010

Resumo

Research has demonstrated the benefits that clothing incorporating retroreflective markers can provide in significantly improving visibility and reducing accidents, especially at night. Adding biomotion markings to standard vests can enhance the night-time conspicuity of roadway workers by capitalizing on perceptual capabilities.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/53057/

Publicador

Australasian College of Road Safety

Relação

Wood, Joanne M. & King, Mark J. (2010) Research initiatives to improve the visibility and hence safety of road workers at night-time. Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety, 21(2), pp. 23-24.

Direitos

Copyright 2010 Australasian College of Road Safety

Fonte

Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Qld (CARRS-Q); Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Optometry & Vision Science; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #Pedestrian accidents #Reflective materials #Road construction workers Safety measures #Roads #Protection #Australia #Automobile driving at night
Tipo

Journal Article