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Roadbuilding

INFOGRAPHICS: TRIP report reveals America’s rural roads need improvements

America’s rural transportation system is in need of repairs and modernization to lower the number of deficient roads and bridges and crash rates and to improve connectivity and capacity, according to a report released today by transportation research group TRIP. The reports, “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland,” looks at the percentages of […]

July 10, 2014

Roadbuilding

3 free safety apps available for use on the jobsite

Being an effective safety manager means more than just holding your obligatory toolbox talk and annual safety training meetings. Developing a proactive approach to safety is not only vital to protecting your workers and the company’s interest at large, it also shows your crews you are genuinely concerned about their health and well being. With […]

July 9, 2014

Safety

Free Safety Apps You Can Put to Work on the Construction Jobsite

Train, track and respond to hazards – from heat to hearing – with these must-download mobile apps.

July 9, 2014

Safety

Prevent heat exhaustion on the construction jobsite with these 10 tips and OSHA resources

Thousands 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, now in its fourth year. “Heat-related […]

July 7, 2014

Roadbuilding

Prevent heat-related illness with knowledge and preparation

Thousands 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, 2014

Roadbuilding

State agencies focus on travelers for July 4th weekend

With many highway work zones closing for the long weekend, some state agencies are turning their focus to safety and ease of travel for drivers. The Illinois Tollway is putting a major focus on child safety this weekend. The agency suggests drivers in Illinois stop by a Kids Identification and Safety Seat (KISS) event to […]

July 3, 2014

Roadbuilding

PPE is still important in the heat

During the intense heat of the summer, it’s hard to stay cool when working outside. That’s why it’s tempting for construction workers to skip wearing their personal protective equipment on the hottest days of the year. Gloves can quickly make workers’ hands feel hot and sweaty, goggles may fog up and impede vision, and hard […]

July 2, 2014

Roadbuilding

In the Groove with Diamond Grooving and Grinding

Diamond grooving and grinding are being used to restore rough or polished concrete pavements to ultrasmooth conditions and quell noise — but at a price.

July 2, 2014

Construction Equipment

PPE: Don’t let the summer heat entice workers on your jobsite to ditch their safety gear

During the intense heat of the summer, it’s hard to stay cool when working outside. That’s why it’s tempting for construction workers to skip wearing their personal protective equipment on the hottest days of the year. Gloves can quickly make workers’ hands feel hot and sweaty, goggles may fog up and impede vision, and hard […]

July 1, 2014

Workforce

Chicago construction worker killed when drunk driver crashes through work zone and into a paver

A construction worker in Chicago was killed early Saturday morning and several others were injured when a minivan drove through barriers on a road construction work zone and crashed into the rear of a paver. Veteran construction worker Jose Tafoya, 58, was working behind the paver when he was struck by the vehicle inside a […]

June 23, 2014

Safety

GEAR: Blaklader intros high-visibility line of construction clothing

If you’ve been to the World of Concrete or Conexpo shows, you’ve probably seen the distinctive Blaklader line of workwear—super tough pants, shirts and jackets with a multitude of convenient pockets. The company recently introduced a new line of high-visibility clothing with shorts, pants, jackets and vests that meet the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) […]

June 23, 2014

Roadbuilding

OSHA’s new safety training tool offers interactive experience

The 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, 2014