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California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopts $625 million in transportation projects
It looks like some of the stimulus money might actually show its face soon in the economy.  The California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted a list of 57 transportation projects – totaling $625 million – yesterday as the first in line to receive infrastructure-focused federal economic stimulus dollars.  The CTC also voted to allocate funding […]
March 12, 2009
Safety
April 2009
NASCC Steel Conference April 1-4, 2009 Phoenix, Arizona www.aisc.org/content.aspx?id=612 312-670-5421 Volvo CE Road Institute Advanced Soil Compactor Mechanics April 14-17, 2009 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 ARTBA Managing Transportation Projects to Avoid Legal Pitfalls April 15-16, 2009 Washington, D.C ARTBA Headquarters www.artbatdf.org DCA 14th Annual Safety Congress April 20-22 Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine, Texas www.dca-online.org Volvo […]
February 25, 2009
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November 2008
Volvo CE Road Institute Paver Mechanical Systems and Screeds November 4-7, 2008 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center Introduction to Safety and Health Management November 5, 2008 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina www.ies.ncsu.edu/otieducationcenter Volvo CE Road Institute Large Asphalt Compactor Mechanics November 4-7, 2008 Phoenix, Arizona www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 Iron […]
February 2, 2009
Business
OSHA, ClickSafety launches 10-hour road construction safety course
ClickSafety has developed a new online safety program for its training portfolio – the OSHA 10-Hour Road Construction Safety course. The course is available at ClickSafety portal http://www.OSHA10.com/. By improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of safety training, online coursework makes it easier for construction business owners to lower the risk of injury and […]
January 13, 2009
Driver/operator coaching/training
Ditch Witch CEO elected vice chairman of AEM
Tiffany Sewell-Howard, chief executive officer of Charles Machine Works, has been elected as the first vice chairman of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. As an officer of the AEM, Sewell-Howard will help set guidelines and operating policies for the association’s members in areas such as; technical support, product safety, trade shows, education and training, public […]
January 7, 2009
Safety
WOA 2009 to host ARTBA traffic management and work zone safety pavilion
World of Asphalt, to be held March 10-12, 2009, in Orlando, Florida, will include the ARTBA traffic management and work zone safety conference and ARTBA traffic management and work zone safety pavilion. To register for these events visit www.worldofasphalt.com.
December 17, 2008
Business
Reporter: RitchieWiki takes on the world of equipment
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has unveiled www.RitchieWiki.com, an “everything about equipment” Wikipedia. As with Wikipedia, users can use the site to research, read, add to and edit. A wiki-type website provided the best way to collect the knowledge and expertise of the company and customers into one repository, says Clay Tippett, […]
December 14, 2008
Safety
MINExpo
Cat unveils next gen mining trucks Cat now offers both electric and mechanical drive mining trucks in its 200-ton and above mining trucks, and introduced four trucks at the show: the 240- to 250-ton class 793F (mechanical) and 793F AC (electric); the 345-ton 795F AC (pictured), available in electric drive only; and the 797F mechanical […]
December 14, 2008
Safety
Safety Watch: One-man machines
The accident: Crews were working at night to replace aging cast-iron water pipes in an intersection. One worker was standing in the street, guiding the operator of a wheel loader as he backed out into the intersection. After the loader stopped backing up and started moving forward, the worker decided to hitch a ride, and […]
December 14, 2008
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Tim Filiatreau, Filcon Construction
Tim Filiatreau’s farming background made going into construction a natural progression. He liked the outdoor nature of the work – “you couldn’t get me to work inside to save my soul,” he now laughs – and this affinity prompted his rise from shoveling dirt to general superintendent with a local construction firm. “I learned a […]
December 14, 2008
Safety
Trailer dealers association launches NATM affiliate program
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) launched the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers affiliate program, which will provide dealers with safety and regulatory information about the trailers they sell. Dealer education has been a focal point for the NATDA, which feels the association will serve as a source for trailer education, safety and regulatory […]
December 10, 2008
Safety
JLG’s operator, service and parts manuals available online
JLG Industries has made operator, service and parts manuals for JLG, SkyTrak, and Lull branded models available to view and download from the JLG.com website. Links to the operator, service and parts manuals are available under the “products,” “aftermarket parts” and “safety” sections of the site. Other available downloads include forms for owner updates, machine […]
December 5, 2008
Safety
Registration opens October 1 for 2009 World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows
Advance registration for the co-located 2009 World of Asphalt Show and Conference and the 2009 AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Exposition opens on October 1, 2008. Attendees can register online at www.worldofasphalt.com or www.agg1.org, or via fax or mail. Registering in advance before February 6 saves 40 percent off the shows’ registration fee. In addition to […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
ASCC recognizes contractors with exemplary safety records
The American Society of Concrete Contractors recognized concrete contractors with outstanding safety records at the association’s annual conference in San Antonio, Texas. Recipients of the W. Burr Bennett Awards for Safety Excellence were Canyon Concrete of Farmington, Missouri, and Hensel Phelps Construction of Greeley, Colorado. The awards recognize one specialty contractor and one general contractor, […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
ASCC publishes safety management plan
To assist contractors in developing and implementing basic safety management plans, the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has published a safety management plan. The manual was prepared by the ASCC’s Safety and Risk Management Council and covers the topics of basic policy statements, safety responsibilities, inspections, accident investigation, safety meetings, rules, training, record-keeping, first […]
November 24, 2008
Business
Efficiency Production announces new director of North American business development
Efficiency Production, manufacturer of trench safety equipment, has announced the appointment of Ron Sunderland as director of North American business development. Sunderland brings extensive experience in the trench shielding and shoring industry, as well as the heavy equipment business. Most recently, Sunderland served as regional manager of Northeast United States at Speed Shore in Houston, […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
NRMCA releases two new safety training programs
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has released two interrelated safety-training programs aimed at reducing specific accidents within the industry. The two programs are Lockout/Tagout/Tryout and Mixer Drum Cleaning. Lockout/Tagout/Tryout assists companies in understanding the sources of hazardous energy at RMC facilities and aims to help them create equipment specific procedures that address the source […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
ARTBA names 2008 recipients of Traffic Safety Industry Division Awards
Don Harris, a former consultant with Minnesota-based 3M and Lee E. Billingsley, retired director of the Broward County (Florida) Public Works and Transportation Department are the respective private and public sector recipients of the 2008 American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) “Jake Landen Memorial Safety Award.” Established in 1989 by ARTBA’s Traffic Safety Industry […]
November 24, 2008
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