Patty VaughanRoadbuildingPrevent heat-related illness with knowledge and preparationThousands of workers become ill each year due to heat exhaustion. In 2012 alone, there were 31 heat-related deaths and 4,120 heat-related illnesses. To help combat these numbers, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched its Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers for a fourth year. “Heat-related illnesses […]July 4, 2014RoadbuildingHindSite report: 44% of snow professionals saw revenue increase despite difficulties in 2014Despite numerous issues like rising costs and fuel shortages, the 2013-14 snow season kicked off a solid start to the year for most snowfighters, according to the 2014 Snow Industry Benchmark Report from HindSite Software. According to the report, most snow professionals reported increased revenue and profits despite rising costs, salt shortages and the continuous […]June 24, 2014RoadbuildingPHOTOS: Cat B15Q smartphone built to resist drops, water damage, extreme temperaturesCaterpillar has introduced a new generation of smartphones that are built to resist damage from drops, water and extreme temperatures. The Cat B15Q is a smartphone that can globally support (4.4) KitKat, the latest version of Android. The B15Q features a faster core processor, Bluetooth version 4 and LED Flash added to the HD camera. […]June 23, 2014RoadbuildingOSHA’s new safety training tool offers interactive experienceThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a tool to help with training exercises. Released at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASCE) conference in Orlando, Florida, the interactive tool helps identify hazards in the workplace and was developed in partnership with OSHA’s Training Institute. Employers and workers can virtually explore how to identify […]June 20, 2014RoadbuildingBobcat, Doosan employees volunteer during ‘Doosan Day of Caring’Employees at Bobcat Company and Doosan worked together to give back. The companies took part in “Doosan Day of Caring,” which is a company-wide volunteer effort to celebrate Doosan’s Foundation Day and global volunteer week during the month of June. The effort took place at various Bobcat and Doosan facility locations around the nation. Employee […]June 12, 2014RoadbuildingIronPlanet launches allEquip used equipment marketplaceIronPlanet has launched a “buy now” online marketplace of used construction equipment for sale. The site, allEquip.com, allows individuals to buy and sell construction equipment. The site manages the complete transaction between the buyer and the seller, from equipment listing on the site through final payment. Every item for sale has a guaranteed inspection report, […]June 6, 2014RoadbuildingKubota president, chairman Masumoto dies in TokyoChairman and president of Kubota Corporation, Yasuo Masumoto, has died while staying in Tokyo. The 67 year old failed to leave his room at the hotel and was found collapsed in the bathroom, according to a report from Bloomberg. The cause of death is undetermined, and Vice President Masatoshi Kimata will take over as acting […]June 4, 2014Roadbuilding21 ways to protect highway crews from the sunAs the highway construction season rolls on, the workload isn’t the only thing that increases. The amount of hours crews put into a day extends throughout the hotter months, but with longer hours comes the inevitable exposure to UV rays. Time and time again the topic of sun exposure is addressed nationwide, but the question […]May 23, 2014Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesWheel LoadersVideo: Volvo Unleashes L180 3-Pass Rehandler Wheel LoaderThe loader is designed to eliminate the additional time of getting that third bucketful right when loading trucks.CranesLargest Floating Crane on East Coast Aids Baltimore Bridge Cleanup (Video)Market PulsePoll: Contractors Reveal Electric Construction Equipment Purchase PlansSafety & Compliance18 Workers Killed in Trench Collapses Since Record Deadly 2022Heavy equipmentCat Unleashes the Industry's Largest Track Loader, the 973
