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Cat's Connected Worker Puts Safety In a Hard Hat, Wearable Tag
Embedding tracking and communication capabilities into PPE just makes sense. This system combines smart wearable technology with the power of analytics to make workers safer.
September 14, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Construction’s “Weird Disconnect” with Young Workers | The Dirt #35
Young workers often reach the wrong conclusion when old-timers yell. In this episode of The Dirt, we discuss ways to close the generational divide.
September 3, 2021
Companies
Game On: Incentivize Your Employees by Using This Gamification App
The makers of the app are expanding beyond the ready-mix world, making the app applicable to drivers in other markets as well as to non-driver employees.
August 25, 2021
Business
Contractor Faces Possible Jail Time After Worker Dies in Trench
He pleads guilty to three charges following a worker being buried in a trench collapse.
June 25, 2021
Business
NY Contractor Must Pay $500K for Overtime Violations
A contractor has to pay $250,000 in back OT wages and an additional $250,000 in damages following a DOL investigation.
June 7, 2021
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29 "Cool" Gadgets and Gear for Working in the Heat
There's no secret to keeping cool on the jobsite, but these products might offer some added relief.
August 14, 2017
Equipment
Kobelco USA to Use Yanmar, Isuzu to Fill Engine Void, But Plant Layoffs Will Proceed
The Yanmar and Isuzu engine refits to replace Hino engines are a "major project which requires an enormous investment in engineering and design resources," says Kobelco.
April 20, 2021
Safety
A Week in the Trenches: 1 Dead, 1 Fined, 1 Rescued
Within a week, one contractor was fined $135,612 for a fatal cave-in, a worker died in a trench, and a trapped worker was rescued.
April 12, 2021
Equipment
Kobelco to Lay Off 75% of U.S. Excavator Plant Workers Over Engine Supply Problems
"It is terribly unfortunate to Kobelco and their associates for this to happen at a time when their sales are sky high and their workforce is growing rapidly," said a local official.
April 15, 2021
Recruiting & retention
Video: Cat Puts Its Service Techs Through Reality-TV-Style Challenge
The “Cat Trial 10: Tech Test” video – a slick production similar to those reality-TV obstacle challenges you can't help but watch – features a glimpse of technicians navigating a series of four tests to demonstrate their skills and endurance.
April 8, 2021
Safety
Family of Victim in Fatal Trench Collapse Reaches $12M Settlement
The family of a 24-year-old man who died while trying to save a co-worker in a collapsed trench was awarded $12 million – one of the largest wrongful-death settlements for an individual in Washington State history.
March 31, 2021
Safety
How to Secure Yourself in the Event of a Machine Rollover
Read and download this Safety Watch talk to go over the details with your people on why machine seat belts are a lifesaver.
March 25, 2021
Better Roads
Zipper Up: More States Using This Merging Method for Safer Work Zones
Though some consider it bad manners, DOTs find it can reduce traffic jams and help save road workers and motorists.
March 11, 2021
Safety
Shock-Proof: How To Avoid Electrocution Accidents During Utility Installs
A crew member reached out to steady a wobbly anchor during the setting process, unaware that the extended boom had touched a 7,200-volt overhead power line.
March 11, 2021
Safety
Oklahoma contractor faces $205K in penalties for trench violations
The contractor received six trench-related citations in 2017. This time, OSHA is proposing penalties of $205,000 after workers were found in unprotected trenches that had standing water in them.
March 10, 2021
Gear
Play some tunes, protect your ears with new ISOtunes ANSI-rated bluetooth headphones and earbuds
Protect your hearing on the job with Isotune's new earphones, both devices have Bluetooth connectivity and provide ANSI-certified noise-reduction ratings.
March 3, 2021
Business
Missouri contractor faces $270K in repeat penalties for trench violations
Workers were found in a trench without cave-in protection by OSHA two years after company fined for fatal collapse. More details right here.
February 26, 2021
Safety
OSHA’s new Covid guidelines call for employer prevention programs on jobsites
Here's what you need to know about the new OSHA guidelines for Covid prevention.
February 4, 2021
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