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Roadbuilding
You shouldn’t be a roadbuilder if…
Hear me out: I definitely think people should do what makes them happy and what puts food on the table. However, sometimes there are things that hinder us from working in certain fields. As our sister site Total Landscape Care points out, pain can be a huge factor to consider if you’re considering a job […]
December 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
Wisconsin lawmaker moves to increase road worker safety with cell phone ban in construction zones
A bill proposed in the Wisconsin state Legislature would ban drivers from talking on their cellphones while driving in a construction zone, the Associated Press reported. Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R-Wis.) authored the bill, which would be in place only when workers are present in the construction zones. Violators would be fined between $20 and $40 […]
December 12, 2013
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Roadbuilding
Ohio updates ‘Move Over Law’ to protect highway workers
The Ohio General Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday to protect crews working on the state’s roadways. The measure, Senate Bill 137, updates Ohio’s “Move Over Law,” now requiring motorists to slow down and, if possible, move to an adjacent lane when approaching construction, maintenance and public utilities commission vehicles that are parked on the […]
December 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
Massive highway pileup in Milwaukee
Winter weather has hit much of the United States from Texas to Colorado and the Midwest and the Northeast. [youtube R38RJuul55c nolink] There have been flight delays, school closings and major accidents. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) captured on traffic cameras a major pileup on U.S.-41/45 at Lannon Road about noon on Dec. 8. […]
December 10, 2013
Safety
Two construction workers killed after World Cup stadium collapse in Brazil
As Brazil rushes in preparation of hosting the 2014 World Cup, part of one of the host stadiums near the city of Sao Paulo under construction collapsed Wednesday, killing two workers. The partial collapse of the Arena Corinthians stadium when a crane crashed into a 500-ton metal structure, according to a report from the Associated […]
November 28, 2013
Safety
3 Safety Steps for avoiding electrocution on the jobsite
Of all the causes for on-the-job construction fatalities, electrocution may seem the most avoidable. It’s merely a matter of avoiding live wires, right? However, at approximately 140 U.S. deaths annually, electrocution is the fourth leading cause of construction fatalities in the nation, making it one of OSHA’s “Fatal Four.” So, why are so many construction […]
November 25, 2013
Safety
Distracted dump truck driver finds ditch a far more costly stopping tool than brakes
It’s simple: distracted driving sucks. It doesn’t matter if it’s a phone call, a text message or email, or even a map, taking your eyes off the road is just a terrible idea. That goes doubly whenever you’re driving a dump truck with a full load. This video, taken in the Canadian city of Sant Lazare, […]
November 21, 2013
Safety
Check Your Six: 3 quick tips to avoiding backover incidents with construction equipment
Even with comprehensive training and improved safety features, backover incidents are still all too common in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 70 workers were killed from backovers in 2011. Here are three ways contractors can keep their employees from becoming a statistic: Technology Install video cameras with in-vehicle […]
November 1, 2013
Safety
OSHA extends deadline for submitted comments on proposed updates to silica exposure rule
After announcing its intent to update standards on worker exposure to crystalline silica that are more than four decades old in August, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced that it is is extending the public comment period for the proposed changes. The comment period has been extended 47 days from December 11, 2013 […]
October 29, 2013
Roadbuilding
ARTBA to host Roadway Construction Safety Academy in early-December
Industry safety professionals will soon have the chance to get the training and credentials vital to managing and improving safety on construction projects and jobsites. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) will host the Roadway Construction Safety Academy at ARTBA’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., December 2-6. The program — […]
October 17, 2013
Safety
Construction of new 49ers stadium has claimed the lives of 2 workers
Since breaking ground in April of 2012, construction on the new home of the San Francisco 49ers has claimed the lives of two workers, according to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle. The $1.2 billion stadium, named Levi’s Stadium, is slated to open in time for the 2014 NFL season. The first worker, 63-year-old […]
October 15, 2013
Roadbuilding
ARTBA presents three contractors with national safety awards
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) last week recognized three transportation construction industry firms for their worker safety programs. ARTBA-TDF presented contractors from New Jersey, Florida and California with its Contractor Safety Awards during the association’s national convention September 9 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The foundation selected six finalists based on […]
September 18, 2013
Safety
Sims Crane & Equipment safety films are tributes to “Lost” and “Citizen Cane”
Back in February of this year, Sims Crane & Equipment, a dealer and equipment rental company with locations across Florida, began posting some really well done safety videos to their YouTube channel. The videos, titled “Sims Crane Minute” are based on a 2012 report from the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association that identified the top 10 the […]
September 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
ARTBA-TDF recognizes safety programs, campaigns, technologies in ‘Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards’
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) presented eight public and private sector organizations with awards for their commitment to promoting safety during the association’s 15th annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards” on September 9 at ARTBA’s National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The competition recognizes programs, campaigns and technologies that […]
September 10, 2013
Safety
Boom truck crane topples onto Detroit garage, knocks out power for 950 homes
A boom truck crane toppled onto a garage in a Detroit suburb last week leaving 950 homes without power, according to the Detroit News. The crane, mounted onto a truck bed, was removing sections of a 100-foot-tall silver maple that had been cut near a home in Royal Oak, Michigan. The homeowner, Tyler Lynch, said […]
September 5, 2013
Safety
1938 Labor Dept. film warns of deadly silica dust, explains how Silicosis can be prevented
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced plans to update 40-year-old standards for lowering worker exposure to crystalline silica. Workers involved in the cutting, sawing, drilling and crushing of concrete, brick, block and other stone products are exposed to the dust. Exposure can cause the condition silicosis, an inflammation and scarring of the lungs, as well as lung cancer, chronic […]
September 5, 2013
Roadbuilding
Caterpillar offers safety-training tool to urge safety-related feedback
Caterpillar has introduced Speak Up!/Listen Up! for Construction, a safety-training tool designed to ease employee anxieties about giving and receiving safety-related feedback. Our sister site, Total Landscape Care, reported that the program, developed by 16 contractors including Atkinson Construction, Bechtel Corporation and Kiewit Corporation, is targeted specifically at individual construction professionals. The program features Videos, […]
August 30, 2013
Safety
OSHA announces Sept. 3rd fall hazards safety stand-down on jobsites in 4 Midwestern states
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a safety stand-down on the morning of September 3rd for construction sites throughout the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska Beginning at 11 a.m., the stand down will address the hazards of falls, which are the leading cause of death in construction. In its announcment, OSHA […]
August 30, 2013
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