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DCA 15th Annual Safety Conference April 19-21, 2010 Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine, Texas www.dca-online.org Dexter + Chaney’s 14th Annual User’s Conference April 22-23, 2010 Bell Harbor Conference Center Seattle, Washington www.dexterchaney.com
September 10, 2009
Workforce
Construction fatalities decline over last ten years
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) released new data and analysis that shows a 47 percent decline in the national construction fatality rate and a 38 percent decline in safety incidents from 1998 to 2008. The study analyzed data that began with former president Bill Clinton’s “collaborative safety management” approach to finding and correcting […]
September 9, 2009
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ICUEE 2009 adds more demos, speakers
The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) 2009 has added new safety demos and “smart grid” education speakers to the show’s lineup. Show attendees will have access to three outdoor safety demos that complement the co-located iP Safety Conference and Expo’s safety training courses. The Live Line Demo will help attendees become more aware […]
September 3, 2009
Safety
Powered for safety
The accident: One man in a five-man crew was using a jackhammer, which was connected to an extension cord. The jackhammer’s worn extension cord came into contact with standing rainwater, and the man, who was not wearing company-issued rubber boots, was electrocuted. The worker later died after being transferred to a local hospital. The bottom […]
September 1, 2009
Business
On Record – September 2009
I’ve noticed a strange dichotomy with contractors – while most of you are extremely confident in your capabilities, you also have a reluctance to toot your own horn. So I’d like to offer a suggestion: Let us do it for you. We’re now in the 11th season of a program we take great pride in: […]
September 1, 2009
Safety
NRMCA adds two publications
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association added two publications to its library of tools to help personnel in the ready mixed concrete industry. The first publication, Lifting and Chute Handling Safety, is a CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes designed to teach employees the importance of lifting and chute handling. Two instructor-led exercises, training documentation […]
August 26, 2009
Safety
Titan’s Kicker Plate adds safety, productivity to unloading
Titan Trailers introduced the Kicker Plate for added safety and control while unloading materials from Titan trailers. With the Kicker Plate, operators will not have to stand at the rear of the load or waste time cleaning up, improving productivity and turnaround time. The 120-pound, aluminum kicker plate is hinged at the top of the […]
August 24, 2009
Safety
ADM offers high-tech asphalt cement tanks
Asphalt Drum Mixers (ADM) offers new high-tech asphalt cement (AC) tanks that provide an economical way to store and monitor liquid AC. Available in vertical or horizontal/portable configuration, the asphalt tanks are designed with a serpentine oil arrangement to provide a heat exchange area of more than 1,200 feet, ensuring consistent AC temperatures throughout the […]
August 21, 2009
Safety
NRMCA introduces new safety learning tools
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) released the 13th publication in its safety-related learning series, Safety Around Concrete Pumps. The new publication comes with a CD-based PowerPoint presentation, instructor notes, quiz and training documentation form to help track personnel training. For more information on Safety Around Concrete Pumps, visit NRMCA’s website.
August 3, 2009
Safety
Trucks – August 2009
Nissan’s Titan Pro-4X Off-Road Series does double-duty by plowing through rough jobsites and hauling loads of cargo. Now in its fifth year producing full-size trucks, Nissan continues to deliver jobsite-ready performers with its 2009 Titan Pro-4X Off-Road Series. This hefty four-wheel drive truck proves capable of rolling through mud and muck thanks to large, all-terrain […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
Product Focus – August 2009
REACH OUT Elevate an operator to a working height of more than 21 feet with Lift-A-Loft’s VAL 15/28, which offers a 300-pound capacity. · Rotating mast allows 32 inches of side reach · Features fully proportional controls and can be driven at full elevation · Unit features narrow 28-inch width. SOUND SELECTIONS Choose from four […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
Maintenance – August 2009
Double or triple the life of your tires for a fraction of the price of new In most things, pinching pennies means some sacrifice in quality. But when you retread a tire you get equal or better the performance, warranty and longevity of a new tire for 30 to 50 percent of the cost of […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
Envirowatch
Concept cars and a handful of hybrids aside, we’re still in for a wait. The cars of tomorrow could present significant improvements in fuel efficiency, however, if President Obama’s newly proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards become law. If finalized, the standards would apply to model year 2012 through 2016 passenger […]
August 3, 2009
Business
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August 3, 2009
Business
Contractor Of The Year Finalist
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August 3, 2009
Safety
ARTBA releases 2009 Transportation Officials and Engineers Directory
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) released the 2009 “Transportation Officials and Engineers (TO&E) Directory,” a resource that connects industry professionals with federal, state and local transportation officials. The 2009 directory offers listings of more than 6,000 organizations, including metropolitan planning organizations and officials responsible for safety and procurement issues. It also lists […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
NCCER holds Safety Management Academy
NCCER will host the Safety Management Academy, a weeklong session for corporate safety directors and field safety coordinators to learn about improving the quality of company safety programs. Participants will learn more about safety management through a series of group projects, team building exercises and case studies. The academy will be held at Clemson University […]
July 28, 2009
Safety
Silent Drive and Portable Lift Equipment introduce new mobile scissor lift
Silent Drive and Portable Lift Equipment are teaming up to manufacture and distribute the new T9000 mobile scissor lift. The towable, auto-leveling scissor lift doesn’t require a special trailer for transport. The lift features a 48-inch by 64-inch platform with a 30-inch rollout deck extension and a 28-foot maximum working height. Two 12-volt batteries provide […]
July 20, 2009
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