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ARTBA, NSC name 2003 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards

A road builders’ group and the National Safety Council recognized 10 projects, programs, education campaigns and innovations earlier this month that promote worker and motorist safety in roadway construction zones. This is the third year that NSC and the American Road & Transportation Builders Association have bestowed the “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards,” which […]

December 22, 2003

Larger stoplights, street signs reduce accidents for elderly

In Detroit, workers have been busy repainting the median strips, installing larger and brighter stoplights and upgraded walk lights, increasing the size of street signs and adding left turn lanes. The street renovation project is part of an effort to make intersections safer for older drivers. The upgrades cost anywhere from $500,000 to $1.5 million […]

December 18, 2003

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OSHA proposes silica regulations

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is proposing a silica standard that could affect all concrete sawing and drilling companies. The regulation would establish a lower exposure limit (PEL) for silica, proposes mandatory exposure for monitoring assessments, requires demarcation of each job as a regulated area and requires the presence of a competent person who […]

December 1, 2003

New regulations require contractors to thin brush in Western states

City and state officials across the West are taking action to make sure next year’s forest fires won’t be as rampant by passing mandates that require homeowners, landowners and contractors to thin trees and brush near buildings or construction sites. The most recent wildfire in California killed 22 people, destroyed 3,500 homes and burnt 740,000 […]

November 26, 2003

OSHA and construction coalition form alliance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new alliance on Tuesday that could improve the health and safety of roadway construction workers. OSHA allied with the Roadway Work Zone and Health Coalition to help develop better hazard awareness training and other educational programs aimed at training workers. Through the alliance, OSHA also plans to […]

November 25, 2003

Private firm trains Hispanic construction workers in safety

Victoria Chacon of Gwinett County, Ga., recently started the Hispanic Safety Training Agency, a for-profit business that educates Spanish-speaking construction workers in the Atlanta area. Chacon, who owns a firm that cleans up construction sites, had attended construction safety seminars and noticed the construction workers who work on sites were rarely present. She started the […]

November 9, 2003

OSHA withdraws underground utility location rule

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration retracted on Oct. 2 an interpretation that made hand digging an unacceptable means of locating underground utility installations. In response to an inquiry about a specific project, OSHA ruled in July hand digging was not an acceptable method and advocated vacuum excavation as the only appropriate means of locating […]

November 6, 2003

United States Crane president dies at 76

John L. Ames, president and chief executive of United States Crane, has died at age 76 after a brief illness. John’s wife Julie Ames and daughter Linda Ames were appointed president and vice president of the company. John Ames worked with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the early stages of implementing crane inspection, […]

November 2, 2003

Four construction trades rank in top 10 most deadly jobs

Construction workers, specifically structural metal workers, have the fourth most deadly job in America, according to a recent list of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the country from the Bureau of Labor statistics. Approximately 58 per 100,000 structural metal workers died last year. Sixth on the list of deadly occupations were roofers, who […]

October 17, 2003

Work zone safety award applications due Nov. 1

Applications for the Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards, a program that honors outstanding efforts to reduce construction accidents in highway and road work zones, are due Nov. 1. Sponsored by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation and the National Safety Council, the awards will be presented at the 2003 Midwest […]

October 14, 2003

Training programs launched to battle Midwest construction worker shortage

According to a recent study by the FMI Corporation, the construction industry in Indiana could soon experience drastic workforce shortages. Considering the average age of skilled crafts people is 47, shortages could arise not only in the Midwest but across the country. The “Indianapolis Craft Labor Study,” commissioned by the Indiana Construction Roundtable, predicted severe […]

October 13, 2003

Roadway construction zone fatalities hit record highs

The number of deaths in roadway construction zones hit record highs in 2002, according to recently released data. Approximately 1,181 people were killed in construction zone accidents last year — an increase of 102 deaths from 2001. Fatalities related to roadway construction zone accidents have increased 70 percent since 1997. Officials from the American Road […]

October 3, 2003

Light towers

The vast majority of light towers illuminating construction sites are the basic four-light, 30-foot models with 6-kilowatt generators. This gets the job done in most applications, providing light at night and powering tools by day. But if you want to use your light tower’s generator to power more than a small drill, saw or coffee […]

October 1, 2003

Senate blocks changes in overtime rules

President Bush’s plan to change overtime pay rules was halted Sept. 10 when the Senate approved an amendment that blocked the administration’s proposal. The 54-45 vote in favor of the amendment is considered a rare victory for Democrats in the Republican-dominated Senate. Although Bush’s proposal would have expanded overtime protections for low-wage workers, it also […]

September 25, 2003

Easy-to-make sign alerts truck drivers to overhead lines

Remembering to watch out for overhead lines can be difficult when they are barely visible or impossible to see from the cab of a haul truck. And when drivers are concentrating on dumping asphalt, keeping dangerous electrical lines in mind is even tougher. “If drivers are focused on watching someone tell them to dump a […]

September 18, 2003

Short wheelbase provides tight turning radius for new Volvo artic

Volvo’s new A25D four-by-four articulated hauler, introduced in May at the Intermat exposition in Paris, carries a payload capacity of 26.5 tons and offers a short wheelbase for tight turns – 180 degrees in the space of just 31.17 feet. With its 306-horsepower, six-cylinder Volvo engine, the truck’s load-sensing hydraulics deliver power only when needed, […]

September 15, 2003

Registration opens for ABC national convention

Imagine lying on a warm beach, surrounded by lush tropical gardens, pristine waterfalls and the exotic wildlife of Honolulu. Now imagine you are at the 2004 Associated Builders and Contractors National Convention. If you register this month, you can do both. The ABC 2004 National Convention will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in […]

September 14, 2003

CPMA to publish new safety standards for concrete pumping equipment

The Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association recently announced it will publish a list of safety standards that will take effect Sept. 16. After that date, all concrete pumps and pumping systems that comply with the standards will be clearly marked. Regularly updating the safety standards can help prevent jobsite injury, equipment damage and legal liability for […]

September 5, 2003

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Yellow and black John Deere articulated dump truck with 460 capacity in urban setting

Deere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation Modes

The bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.

Black 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer with yellow construction excavator in a wooded area.

2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8s

Historical factory floor with tracked industrial machinery and equipment at Caterpillar Tractor Company facility

Construction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026

Yellow XCMG 4.8-metric-ton XE45U Pro mini excavator with hydraulic arm and bucket displayed at ConExpo 2026

XCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American Market

Green tractor pulling yellow 30-yard scraper loaded with dirt on beach with ocean backdrop

“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230

Choosing The Right Tire and Track Patterns for Maximum Productivity