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Summer transportation construction rises in 2019
In the summer of 2019, U.S. contractors took on $45.6 billion in transportation or transportation-related projects, $4.8 billion more than last year.
October 23, 2019
Roadbuilding
How to stay safe in extremely cold winter weather
Thankfully the hot weather that goes along with summer is finally over! Unfortunately, that means winter weather is rapidly approaching, and cold stress should be taken every bit as seriously as heat exhaustion. The bad news: highway and bridge construction workers don’t typically get “snow days,” or a day off because it’s a wee bit chilly outside. […]
November 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Excavator water skiing the best way to cool off, get hurt in a mudhole this summer
There’s nothing better on hot summer days than taking a dip in a pool or heading down to the lake or river for some quality floating on an inner tube. The more adventurous of us prefer water sports such as jet skiing or water skiing. And then there are others. This is a far more […]
August 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
5 easy ways to beat the heat at a construction site
Outdoor construction sites rarely see ideal temperatures, especially during the dog days of summer. Workers may spend hours under the sun, which can be a huge health hazard if certain safety procedures aren’t taken. Surviving the hottest days of the year sounds a lot harder than it actually is. Here are five easy ways to […]
August 4, 2014
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a ride on the world’s biggest water slide
Whether it’s a water slide or a water coaster, it’s slated to be the world’s biggest and looks like one heck of a thrill ride. [vimeo 82122524 nolink] I’ve ridden on the “Big Shot” on top of The Stratosphere in Las Vegas. It was fun, but holy moley, it took my breath away for a […]
July 3, 2014
Roadbuilding
21 ways to protect highway crews from the sun
As 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, 2014
Roadbuilding
3 Ways to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
With the long deep freezes all around the country this winter, most of us have been looking forward to lots of sunshine and warmer weather. For those who work outside though, keeping cool is a must as the temperature climbs. Heat stress can result in heat rashes, cramps, exhaustion, and in the most severe instances, […]
April 18, 2014
Technology
OSHA launches heat advisory app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry
Summer is in full swing with temperatures inching closer to triple digits each day and heat indexes in many areas already there. Each year, between 5 million and 10 million workers are exposed to heat-related illnesses, according to OSHA, who recently held safety stand-downs across the Southeast on the subject. We’ve reported on tips to […]
June 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
OSHA app calculates heat risk for outdoor workers
Though many construction safety advocates have begun ramping up reminders about  driving safely in road construction zones, motorists are not the only safety risk to road construction workers. With summer transportation projects already in full-swing, now is definitely the time to also take precautions against heat-related illness. Our sister site, Total Landscape Care, has reported on an […]
June 20, 2013
Safety
OSHA to hold safety stand-down on heat-related illnesses on Southeast jobsites tomorrow, June 4
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced that tomorrow, Tuesday June 4, it will hold one-hour safety stand downs on beating back the Southern summer heat at construction sites and workplaces throughout the Southeastern United States. Workers will stop work for the stand-downs between 7 and 8 a.m. Tuesday to conduct safety training focused […]
June 3, 2013
Safety
Beat the heat: Tips to avoid heat-induced illness
With the temperatures slowly picking back up, our sister site Total Landscape Care has posted a fairly exhaustive list of some great tips for avoiding heat-induced illness. The tips come from OSHA and cover everything from heat stress, to proper clothing, fluids and food. The tips spend a good amount of time stressing the importance […]
April 22, 2013
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Controlling Moisture in Concrete Slabs summer webinar available from NRMCA
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has scheduled one of two Controlling Moisture in Concrete Slabs webinars for engineers and architects to be held June 25 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The webinar focuses providing technical guidance on concrete floors and moisture. Topics include sources, examples and potential effects of moisture, […]
January 30, 2013
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