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ASCC publishes Tool Box Talks in Spanish
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has published the ASCC Tool Box Talks in Spanish, with a focus on concrete construction safety. The book includes 52 Tool Box safety talks submitted by ASCC contractor members and reviewed by the ASCC Safety & Risk Management Council. The book also contains a log for maintaining an […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Lifting Gear opens new warehouse in Kansas City
Lifting Gear, a lifting, winching and material handling company, will open a new 6,400-square-foot warehouse facility in Kansas City, Missouri, in May. The warehouse will house an inventory of equipment valued at $1 million including modular lifting beams, gantries, MyTe winches and hydraulic rams. Additionally, the new facility will have the capability to test and […]
November 24, 2008
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Safety
LPI Lift Systems introduces custom work platform for loading flatbed trailers
LPI Lift Systems has developed and introduced a large custom work platform for use in loading flatbed trailers. The new platform has been added to the company’s line of specialty lifts and aerial work platforms. The platform increases efficiency and safety by providing a staging area for the packing materials used in constructing shipping crates, […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
AEM releases updated equipment safety manuals
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is offering new equipment safety manuals for pneumatic construction tools, auger boring machines and compact tool carriers. To broaden the spectrum of its safety messages, AEM has also produced a Spanish edition of the compact tool carrier manual and a Russian edition of its hydraulic excavator safety manual. A […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
New crane regulations proposed
Crane operators in all 50 states may be required to undergo additional training and pass a certification test, according to a proposed regulation from the U.S. Department of Labor. The draft regulation, the first comprehensive update in crane rules since 1971, outlines the methods in which an operator may become certified: an accredited third party […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
House votes to ax Mexican truck carrier program
The United States House of Representatives voted 395-18 to prevent Mary Peters, United States Transportation, from granting permission to Mexican carriers to operate North of the border zone unless authorized by Congress. Due to NAFTA obligations, President Bush is expected to veto the bill. The bill, HR6630, passed as amended on September 9, and now […]
November 24, 2008
Business
AEM names new board directors from Bobcat/Doosan and LBX
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named two off-road equipment manufacturing industry executives to the AEM board of directors. They are Robert Harvell, president and CEO of LBX company LLC in Lexington, Kentucky, and Scott Nelson, worldwide president of Bobcat and CEO of Doosan Infracore International in West Fargo, North Dakota. AEM directors help […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
ARTBA-TDF and WOA to hold dual show and conference in Orlando
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA-TDF) and the World of Asphalt (WOA) show and conference have combined their efforts to host a dual trade show March 9-12 in Orlando, Florida. During this time ARTBA-TDF will host its 2009 National Traffic Management and Work Zone Safety Conference.
November 24, 2008
Safety
ARTBA-TDF and WOA to hold dual show and conference in Orlando
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA-TDF) and the World of Asphalt (WOA) show and conference have combined their efforts to host a dual trade show March 9-12 in Orlando, Florida. During this time ARTBA-TDF will host its 2009 “National Traffic Management and Work zone Safety Conference” and the WOA will host their “World […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Online language courses help to bridge language barriers
NCCER has partnered with constructNet International of Phoenix, Arizona, to provide instructional online language resources for the construction industry to help bridge language barriers between employers and employees. The first series, Construction English for the Spanish Speaker, contains five courses. These courses will cover basic terminology related to employment, employability skills, construction and safety. The […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Caterpillar and BHP Billiton to build robotic mining trucks
Caterpillar and mining company BHP Billiton will develop driverless mining trucks intended to increase safety and efficiency. The objective for the joint venture is to develop autonomous, robotic mining trucks that will be in service at mine sites by 2010. Caterpillar first developed a robotic mining truck in the mid-1990s; they plan to combine their […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Safe mast climbing work platforms guidelines released
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Kevin O’Shea of Mastclimbers have produced a 28-page pamphlet providing guidance and recommendations on the installation, maintenance and usage of mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs). The pamphlet outlines concise training requirements, and also provides checklists for daily and weekly inspections. ‘The US is in the same position now […]
November 24, 2008
Workforce
NRMCA introduces certification course for fleet managers
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has compiled a certification course for fleet managers of concrete mixer trucks. The course will be held September 30-October 2, 2008, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Key concepts that will be taught in the course include industry-specific fleet benchmarking, financial strategies and personnel management. Other course content will include a […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
NCCER offers resources, craft skills assessments, training resources in Spanish
The National Craft Assessment and Certification Program has translated craft skills assessments to evaluate the skill level and proficiency of Hispanic workers in the construction industry. Subject matter experts fluent in English and Spanish contributed to the development of these assessments. Additionally, the NCCER has partnered with book publisher Pearson to provide training resources in […]
November 24, 2008
Roadbuilding
National clearinghouse established to improve rural road safety
By Commercial Carrier Journal staff The Department of Transportation announced Monday, June 30, that the University of Minnesota will be home to a new national clearinghouse for information about the best way to make rural roads safer. The clearinghouse is part of Transportation Secretary Mary Peters’ national strategy to bring new focus, including resources and […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
ARTBA calls for nominations for 2008 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards.” The annual awards competition recognizes specific programs, education campaigns or innovations in technology that demonstrate excellence in promoting safety in roadway construction zones. The awards program is divided into four categories: […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Exhibit space available for World of Asphalt 2009 and AGG1 2009 shows
Exhibit space sales are open for the co-located World of Asphalt 2009 and 2009 AGG 1 expositions, with expanded opportunities for buyer-seller interaction on the show floor. The World of Asphalt Show and Conference and AGG 1 Aggregates Forum & Expo will be held March 9-12, 2009 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
NES Rentals completes 4-year, $500 million fleet modernization
NES Rentals has completed a four-year, $500 million fleet modernization initiative, including the addition of 16,000 pieces of new aerial rental equipment. The new equipment includes 5,000 scissor lifts, 3,000 boom lifts, 1,500 RT telescopic forks and 800 forklifts. In addition to acquiring new equipment over the last four years, NES also implemented a maintenance […]
November 24, 2008
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