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Safety Watch – April 2009

The demonstration: Testers ignited one gallon of gasoline inside a car truck. The resulting explosion blasted the trunk lid 80 feet in the air, making it apparent that anyone in the car would have been killed. The bottom line: Since you can’t move fast enough to get away from a flammable or combustible liquid explosion, […]

April 28, 2009

Trucks – April 2009

Your go-to pickup truck should be rugged enough to be an everyday workhorse, yet truck manufacturers are heeding truck enthusiasts’ call for more than just the basics with amenity-loaded performers. Enter Dodge’s 2009 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab. The 1500 has all the standard features you require, plus a handful of new extras that up […]

April 28, 2009

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Final Take

Digging for fun While building his home three years ago, Ed Mumm decided to take on some of the work himself. He rented equipment and started working – and then realized he was having a great time doing it. “I thought, if I’m having this much fun, imagine how much other people would like it,” […]

April 27, 2009

The larger side of compact backhoes

The right fit is the foundation of any machine’s versatility. If you can get a piece of equipment into the job but you can’t get enough power, it’s the wrong fit. Maybe you get a machine with loads of power but find it’s too big to maneuver on the site. Another bad fit. Or worse, […]

April 27, 2009

Workzone safety: When zero is a good thing

Workzone fatalities have been a problem for a long time as a result of people driving too fast, not carefully enough or otherwise recklessly. And many states have cracked down to make drivers more careful of workers in construction zones. In my home state, there’s a mininum $375 fine. Now the Associated General Contractors of […]

April 7, 2009

AGC honors three Arizona construction firms for safety

The Associated General Contractors has named three Arizona construction firms, Tempe-based J. Banicki Construction; Tempe-based PCL Construction and Prescott Valley-based Asphalt Paving and Supply as winners of the Construction Safety Excellence Award. Each firm placed in the top three of their respective divisions. The firms were recognized for the strength of their safety programs and […]

April 2, 2009

Knaack PowerCrew offers a safe solution for jobsite box power

Knaack, manufacturer of vehicle and jobsite storage equipment, now offers the PowerCrew 15-amp in-box power supply, which provides a safe solution for in-box power to any brand or style of jobsite box. The PowerCrew has four GFCI protected electrical outlets and provides 15 amps of power for operating tools and equipment or charging batteries. The […]

April 2, 2009

Mobile Awareness unveils new tire pressure monitoring and maintenance system

Mobile Awareness, provider of transportation safety products, has unveiled the TireStat, a tire pressure monitoring and maintenance system (TPMS). TireStat TPMS is geared towards commercial trucks, trailers, off-road and construction vehicles. The TireStat system maximizes fuel economy, enhances safety and extends the tread life of your tires. TireStat uses lightweight sensors that are externally mounted […]

April 2, 2009

ANSI accredits crane operator certification program

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has accredited three crane operator certification programs offered by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The programs – industrial/all purpose, rough terrain/all terrain and rubber tire truck mount are a collaboration of NCCER, the North American Crane Bureau and Prov. The Crane Operator Certification Program identifies […]

April 1, 2009

NRMCA names Driver of the Year

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has named Winfred Brooks of Titan Virginia Ready Mix as the 13th annual NRMCA Mixer Truck Driver of the Year. Brooks was honored for his career achievements, safety record, professionalism, driving competency and customer service skills. Brooks has been accident free for 45 years and is frequently found at […]

April 1, 2009

AEM names Caterpillar executive to board of directors

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has named Stuart Levenick, group president of Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois, to the board of directors. AEM directors help set the guidelines and operating policies of the association on behalf of its members in areas including technical and product safety support, equipment statistics and market information, public policy representation, trade […]

April 1, 2009

NRMCA updates cement burn prevention program

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has updated its Cement Burn Prevention Program; a training program and kit that provides the ready mixed concrete producer with tools that can be used to communicate the cement burn hazard to employees and customers. The revised kit includes truck decals, poster (with updated photographs), sample warning language, summary […]

April 1, 2009

Contractor of the Year Finalist: Ryan and Colin Taheny and Shannon O’Neill

Ryco Landscaping provides innovative turnkey landscaping and maintenance services, from digital designs to year-round maintenance. “Entrepreneurship runs in our blood and our family has always been creative,” says Ryan Taheny. “The landscaping industry is a wonderful business in which to be creative.” Ryan, along with his brother Colin and sister Shannon, continue the family tradition […]

March 25, 2009

Reporter

Terex targets compact dealers Capitalizing on last year’s acquisition of compact track loader manufacturer ASV, Terex is creating a distribution network specifically for its compact lineup, which includes compact excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, utility vehicles, site dumpers, asphalt rollers, light towers, material lifts, power buggies and telehandlers. According to Hannah Tanata, product marketing manager for […]

March 25, 2009

Roadbuilding Supplement

Make quick work of barrier placement Easily place and remove concrete barriers with Construction Lifters’ concrete barrier grab, which enables hands-free use. A pressure grip design eliminates the need to attach chains – reducing damage to barriers while saving man hours. The barrier grabs are available in capacities ranging from 8,500 to 29,000 pounds, and […]

March 25, 2009

Contractor Of The Year Finalist: Rick and Susan Rollins; Austin, Texas

Excell Fueling Systems Year started: 1993 Number of employees: 8 Markets served: Turnkey commercial and retail fueling systems, underground storage tank installation and remediation, compliance upgrades, tank tightness and line leak detector testing. Shortly after he got out of high school in 1989, Rick Rollins got a job with a company that tested gasoline pumps […]

March 25, 2009

Safety Watch: Stay in control

The accident: A 51-year-old man was transferring a boom lift from one flatbed truck to another. Ignoring a suggestion that he back the two flatbed trucks end to end and drive the lift across from one truck bed to the other, the man decided to drive the lift down a ramp off the truck and […]

March 25, 2009

World of Concrete Products

Compact unit takes on range of tasks Perform utility, telecommunications and landscape/irrigation projects with Ditch Witch’s RT55, the most compact of the company’s RT series. It features an integrated front cast weight that reduces counterweight requirements and helps provide balance when running attachments. The RT55 offers backhoe, reel carrier, trencher, vibratory plow and combination trencher/vibratory […]

March 25, 2009

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