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April 2008
Product Safety Seminar April 21-23, 2008 Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre -Dallas, Texas www.aem.org 414-298-4143 Product Liability Seminar April 24, 2008 Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre -Dallas, Texas www.aem.org 414-298-4143 Distribution Contractors Association 13th Annual Safety Congress April 22-24 2008 Gaylord Texan Resort- Grapevine, Texas www.dca-online.org
July 20, 2008
Safety
O&O Costs: Big dozers
Of all the machines in the earthmoving world bulldozers, particularly large ones, may have the greatest variation when it comes to owning and operating costs. While the initial purchase price of a big dozer is a relatively fixed quantity, everything else from there can vary greatly. A backhoe owner often charges by the hour, but […]
June 30, 2008
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Safety Watch: Know when to park it
The accidents: A 41-year-old roller operator was working on a road extension when his machine rolled sideways down steep embankment. The man was partially ejected, crushed and killed by the machine as it rolled. In another incident, a 23-year-old worker operating a 3-metric-ton roller fell down an embankment that gave way after the machine got […]
June 30, 2008
Business
First Word: Jobsite danger constant reality
The recent rash of crane collapses across the country has a lot of people thinking about construction site safety. In New York City, where two crane collapses in three months killed nine people, emergency meetings are being held and citizens are telling city council members they’re afraid to sit on their couches. When interviewed for […]
June 30, 2008
Safety
Kubota encourages National Safety Month
Focusing on tractor and equipment safety, Kubota is tapping into the National Safety Council’s (NSC) annual celebration of National Safety Month this June. This is the 12th anniversary of National Safety Month. This year’s National Safety Month theme is “Make A Difference.” The NSC has designated a specific safety focus for each of the four […]
June 16, 2008
Safety
OSHA to give $6.7 million in training grants
OSHA is now accepting applications for Susan Harwood Training grants. Nearly $6.7 million is available in grants on topics including combustible dust and falls from scaffolds, ladders and roofs. The grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations that provide training and education programs for employers and employees on OSHA-selected safety and health topics. Applications must […]
June 16, 2008
Safety
Rent Smart: 6 tips for scaffold safety
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates scaffold-related accidents cause approximately 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year. Some of the most common mistakes can easily be avoided. Below the Scaffold Industry Association and rental companies offer tips on proper scaffold precautions. Plan ahead. Will you need scaffolding for indoor or outdoor use? Note the elevation […]
June 10, 2008
Safety
Safety Watch: Not so fast
The accident: During a water main installation, a crew member entered a newly dug lateral excavation, preparing to install pipe. Using a quick coupler, an excavator operator changed buckets and swung the machine over to the trench to continue digging on the main line. The bucket detached and fell into the excavation, killing the man […]
June 10, 2008
Safety
Welcome to our new website!
What’s so new? For starters, we’ve just added an information-packed feature that will overcome one of print’s perennial downfalls – not enough space. While we receive a bare minimum of 60 new product submissions per month, we unfortunately only have room to run 12 of these products in each issue’s Marketplace section. That means out […]
May 27, 2008
Safety
Roadbuilding Supplement: The New Era in Road Management and Technology
Mention roads today and all eyes turn to the coming debate in Washington, D.C. regarding the next Transportation Act, which is due in the fall of 2009. While that will be the pivotal event in the road industry in 2009, funding isn’t the only issue that’s important to road users, or to road professionals. Since […]
May 3, 2008
Business
2008 Con-Expo-Con/Agg: Showtime
The numbers were quite frankly above everyone’s expectations: more than 144,600 attendees, and 2.28 million net square feet of exhibits taken by 2,182 exhibitors – all in all a show that was 21 percent bigger than the last ConExpo-Con/Agg, held in 2005. Contractors seemed to take the media’s dire economic news with a grain of […]
May 3, 2008
Business
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Constructors of tomorrow show off skills at International Construction Challenge High school student teams from across the nation turned out to show their interest in improving, designing and maintaining infrastructure for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ and Destination ImagiNation’s first International Construction Challenge, held at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 10-14. The stakes […]
May 3, 2008
Safety
Compact Trenchers: Walking the line
While walk-behind compact trenchers are among the top pieces of equipment contractors rent, dedicated trenchers are facing some uphill competition from multi-use compact excavators, mini-skid steers and compact utility loaders. But take a close look at whether these machines are your most efficient and economical choice when things get rocky. New walk-behind trenchers are giving […]
May 3, 2008
Safety
Safety Watch: A safe exit
The accidents: A man stopped to clear debris from a dozer, getting out of the cab. When the dozer started to move, he tried getting back behind the controls, but slipped off the machine and was crushed beneath it. In another accident, the operator stopped the dozer, engine running, waiting for a maintenance crew to […]
May 3, 2008
Business
Cover Story: Contractor of the Year
Alan Bracken is drawn to big challenges like iron filings to a magnet. An entrepreneur at 19, he took his paving company to almost $10 million in annual revenues before he was 35 years old. And while some contractors might enjoy working on cars or motorcycles in their spare time, Alan found a restored Bell […]
May 3, 2008
Business
Final Take
A Cat fit for the King NASCAR racing legend Richard Petty hands over the keys to the Caterpillar “Cat Chopper” to winning bidder Jeff Green of Peoria, Illinois, as part of a Caterpillar customer event held at Caesar’s Palace during ConExpo-Con/Agg. Transportation museum takes trip down memory lane Hit the road this month to experience […]
May 3, 2008
Business
OSHA debuts ‘Safety Pays’ eTool
Estimate the costs of occupational illnesses and injuries and assess the impact on your company with a new tool the Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides on its website. The “Safety Pays” eTool, located on OSHA’s Office of Small Business Assistance website, enables business owners to calculate both direct and indirect costs of injuries, as […]
April 24, 2008
Safety
Reporter
OSHA: Employers must pay for safety equipment OSHA now requires employers to pay for employees’ job-related personal protective equipment. The rule, which took effect on February 13, will be implemented May 15. With the exception of a few items – such as steel-toe boots (considered to be non-specialty-specific protective footwear) and prescription safety eyewear – […]
April 7, 2008
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