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November 1, 2012

Construction Equipment

East’s new built-in tarp storage boxes for drop-deck trailers

East Manufacturing’s new all-aluminum tarp storage box is built into the floor of the upper or lower deck, offering safe and convenient access and saving time when tarping loads. Depth configurations vary based on the drop at the neck and beam depth of the drop deck trailer, and can be placed in either deck, or […]

October 24, 2012

Safety

AEM offers e-book safety manual for hydraulic excavators

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has published its first safety manual e-book to enable equipment operators to access safety information on mobile devices. This first AEM e-book is an electronic version of the association’s Hydraulic Excavator Safety Manual. AEM developed the e-book safety manual in response to industry requests. Rather than replace print, this […]

October 22, 2012

Safety

ARTBA Foundation honors industry firms’ safety programs

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation last month honored transportation construction industry firms for their outstanding worker safety programs during the 2012 ARTBA National Convention held in Memphis, Tennessee. ARTBA Foundation honored the winning firms, which were from North Carolina, Missouri and Colorado, with its “Contractor Safety Awards” on Septmeber 12. The […]

October 18, 2012

Safety

Pre-Registration available for NDA safety training program

Registration is still open for the National Demolition Association’s Northeast Regional Training Session, an intensive health and safety training program. The training program will be held October 26-27 at the Sheraton Needham Hotel in the Boston suburb of Needham, Massachusetts. Pre-registration ends October 19. However, registration will also be available at the event from 6-7 […]

October 16, 2012

Safety

Cintas launches new website

In addition to providing personal protective apparel in North America, Cintas also provides employers with an online resource to stay updated regarding standards and guidelines for safety compliance in the workplace. Cintas has launched a new website dedicated to its Flame Resistant Clothing line. The website was created in order to educate companies about risks […]

October 11, 2012

Maintenance

A tire that maintains its own pressure

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October 2, 2012

Safety

NDA hosts demolition training session in Boston area

The National Demolition Association will host demolition industry health and safety training in New England with its Regional Demolition Training Session, which will take place October 26-27 at the Sheraton Needham Hotel in the Boston suburb of Needham, Massachusetts. The session, which is open to anyone in demolition, will provide participants with certifications for both […]

September 13, 2012

Safety

Summit releases DOT Drug Testing series

Summit Training Source has released two new interactive, multimedia online courses, DOT Drug Testing: Supervisor Training and DOT Drug Testing: Employee Awareness. These courses are intended to help companies understand the importance of drug and alcohol free employees, as well as the rights and requirements for testing for both employees and supervisors. They are available […]

August 29, 2012

Safety

ASSE, OSHA, NIOSH support Fall Prevention Campaign

In order to provide additional tools to prevent worker injuries and fatalities in the construction industry, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is joining with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to support a new Fall Prevention Campaign. The NIOSH National Occupational Research […]

August 24, 2012

Safety

JCB offers new mid-range JS excavators

JCB is offering three new mid-range JS excavators for the 11-15 tonne sector. The JS115, JS130 and JS145 crawler excavators feature Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines, a new multi-function LCD monitor, LiveLink, low noise levels and revised hydraulic systems. The excavators’ Ecomax engine, which requires not DPF or additives, features high efficiency hydraulic pumps […]

August 7, 2012

Safety

JCB adds Ecomax to backhoe loaders

JCB has added Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines and variable flow hydraulic pumps across the 3CX and 4CX backhoe range, which is expected to boost fuel efficiency by 11 percent. Improvements to the new 3CX and 4CX backhoes include variable flow hydraulic piston pumps, uprated backhoe slide performance, reduced daily checks, LiveLink connectivity for […]

August 7, 2012