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Crash mapping tool now has ‘hot zones’
The Center for Excellence in Rural Safety has released an update to SafeRoadMaps.org, a mapping tool that identifies dangerous stretches of roadway. The enhanced version features “hot zones” — the top 100 rural areas that have experienced the most fatalities in the past five years.
January 15, 2010
Safety
Free RSTP webinar to be held tomorrow
The Workzone Safety Information Clearinghouse is hosting a free webinar tomorrow on the newly released version of Roadway Safety+ Training Program.This webinar session will take you on a virtual tour of the new version containing interactive modules on temporary traffic control design, in-depth training on night work expanded information on preventing runovers and backovers, upgraded […]
January 15, 2010
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Safety
Safety Quick Cards available
The alliance between the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and OSHA is benefitting landscapers in the form of free safety Quick Cards available on PLANET’s Web site. All three cards are available in English, and Spanish versions are coming soon. The three Quick Card topics are: “Gasoline Powered Cut-Off Machines,” “Personal Protective Equipment for Mixing Chemicals in Lawn […]
January 15, 2010
Safety
Houses passes resolution supporting National Public Works Week
U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 313, a resolution supporting National Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2009. Instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, National Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life. “This year, the occasion celebrates renewal, revitalization […]
January 15, 2010
Safety
Good news from the underground
Utility strikes were down forty percent last year. Much of this can be attributed to the work being done by the Common Ground Alliance and the creation and promotion of the national “811” Call-before-you-dig phone number. In 2005 Equipment World did a Special Report on the Alliance, excavation safety, sub-surface engineering and utility locating and marking–well […]
January 15, 2010
Safety
Stimulus funds its 6,000th project; LaHood lauds as as ‘major milestone’
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA), a.k.a. the stimulus, has funded its 6,000th highway project mark with a $44.5 million project near Phoenix. The project will widen the route between State Route 303 and 99th Avenue, which serves an estimated 45,000 vehicles daily, from four lanes to six, according to the U.S. DOT. In addition, […]
January 15, 2010
Safety
Machine Matters – October 2009
14-to-15-foot-dig-depth-class backhoes address control preferences With backhoes, it’s all about the hydraulics, especially in the production-minded 14- and 15-foot dig depth size classes. Still-popular manual controls, mechanically connected to the hydraulic spool in the valve block, give operators a sense of feel, but also have longer throws, requiring more effort. And so another option appeared […]
January 14, 2010
Safety
Are you ready to rumble — drive with rumble strips that is?
The state of Washington sure is! According to a report in the Seattle Times, an analysis of state highways found that centerline rumble strips — the grooves cut into pavement on 2,000 miles of the state’s two-lane highways — has reduced serious injury and fatal crossover collisions by 57 percent. The reported is included in […]
January 12, 2010
Safety
Our Roads Are How Bad?
A new report by people who would know says our roads are in way worse shape that most of us had feared. And they are reaching deeper into our wallets than we feared. Driving on rough roads costs the average American motorist approximately $400 a year in extra vehicle operating costs. Drivers living […]
January 11, 2010
Safety
Over half highway deaths due to …. the highway
More than half of U.S. highway fatalities are related to deficient roadway conditions – a substantially more lethal factor than drunk driving, speeding or non-use of safety belts – according to a landmark study released today. Ten roadway-related crashes occur every minute (5.3 million a year) and also contribute to 38 percent of non-fatal injuries, […]
January 11, 2010
Safety
ISO tackles heavy equipment recycling
The International Organization for Standardization has developed a new standard for recycling used heavy equipment. According to the news release: “it is essential that eventual recovery issues are already taken into account during the design phase, along with safety, emissions, fuel consumption and other design considerations.”
January 11, 2010
Business
Hyundai wins gray-market case against dealer
Hyundai Construction Equipment U.S.A. has successfully sued a gray market importer for illegally bringing in equipment that didn’t meet Hyundai’s specifications. The equipment in question had altered serial numbers and some failed to meet EPA standards. The defendants were ordered to pay Hyundai $1 million for lost sales and court costs. The U.S. District Court […]
January 11, 2010
Safety
California budget deal eases off-road emissions rules
The story from the Los Angeles Times is short on specifics, but long on weeping and wailing from the greens. This quote is so over the top that it’s almost satire: “There are people who will die because of this delay,” said Mary D. Nichols, chairman of the state Air Resources Board. “It is sad […]
January 11, 2010
Safety
Earth hour candle sets townhouse ablaze
Last weekend, in case you missed it, concerned citizens of the earth were encouraged to turn off all their lights and appliances for one hour to show support for environment. Nothing wrong with a little candle light except when it almost burns down your home. Electricity has its benefits, safety being one.
January 11, 2010
Safety
Cash for clunkers now law
The government would prefer you call it the: “Car Allowance Rebate System, or CARS. Our bad. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has details on the hoops if you want to jump through them all.
January 10, 2010
Workforce
Sukut named one of top companies to work for
The Orange County Register has named Sukut Construction as one of the top companies to work for in the area. We couldn’t agree more. At a time when layoffs are ripping through the industry Sukut is still adding people. The link above doesn’t tell you much about the company, but check out what Equipment World […]
January 10, 2010
Safety
The top five transportation headaches
We all get frustrated while being stuck in traffic. Congestion has been a continual problem, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to significantly improve any time soon. Though we all have transportation issues of our own, here is a list of the top five congestion headaches (or should we say migraines?), according a joint […]
January 7, 2010
Safety
How can the stimulus package work for state and local goverment?
You can find out on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Federal Highway Administration, the American Traffic Safety Services Association, and the National Association of County Engineers are hosting a free Webinar, “Stimulus Program 101: Making It Work for States and Locals,” (click here for details) to guide highway and bridge professionals about how to make the […]
January 6, 2010
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