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Work zone safety, especially amid increasing highway construction and repair, is paramount in ensuring the well-being of construction workers. Between 2003 and 2019, road construction sites saw a total of 2,103 worker fatalities, averaging 131 deaths annually. During this period, Texas had the highest number of road construction-related worker deaths. With traffic congestion intensifying and a rise in on-site hazards, there is a pressing need for workers to be adequately educated on the multitude of risks they face, from physical injuries to exposure to toxic substances. However, the efficacy of current training programs in inculcating proper safety practices remains underexplored. This study seeks to develop comprehensive training materials highlighting the myriad of hazards in work zones and the preventive measures to be adopted. An experimental highway construction worker group in Texas underwent this …