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Safety
Houston worker rescued from collapsed 12-ft. trench; OSHA investigates
The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration opened an investigation into the trench collapse incident in Houston after a worker was stuck for hours.
November 9, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
OSHA: Crane operators must be certified by crane type by Nov. 10
OSHA will accept operator certifications based on the type of crane and certification based on type and capacity, but only crane-type certification is required.
November 6, 2018
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Safety
Mo. contractor, OSHA reach settlement over trench collapse that killed plumber
After a trench cave-in killed a Missouri plumber, Arrow Plumbing has admitted to willfully violating OSHA standards and has reached a settlement with OSHA.
November 6, 2018
Dealers
AED leader Benck among those meeting with Trump over labor, economy
To address labor in construction, Trump and other White House staff met with chairwoman of AED, and other trade group reps about labor development and economy.
November 2, 2018
Safety
Ill. construction worker trapped 2 hours in collapsed trench
An Illinois construction worker was trapped for two hours due to a collapsed trench. Check out the story and get other heavy equipment news on Equipment World.
November 1, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
Ditch Witch claims first virtual-reality training kit for HDD operators
Ditch Witch officially introduces the first virtual-reality simulator for training operators. Learn more about the virtual reality training simulator here.
October 30, 2018
Roadbuilding
In national first, TxDOT helping employees become certified in work zone safety
Texas has helped hundreds of its employees earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals. Get more details on Equipment World.
October 26, 2018
Recruiting & retention
S.D. tech school hosts high schoolers at Construction Awareness Day Camp
Western Dakota Tech held its annual Construction Awareness Day Camp for over 100 high school students. Get more details on the event here on Equipment World.
October 24, 2018
Roadbuilding
Groups working to recruit more women to transportation workforce
ARTBA and the WTS have formed an alliance to support and advance women in the transportation infrastructure sector. Get more heavy equipment industry news here.
October 23, 2018
Safety
Wash. subcontractor fined $126,400 after trench violations on bridge project
Colf Construction of Vancouver, Washington, has been fined $126,400 in safety citations by L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Learn more here.
October 17, 2018
Roadbuilding
Person run over by paving machine in Calif.
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials said a man was seriously injured after being run over by a paving machine at a jobsite in California.
October 16, 2018
Roadbuilding
Four transportation companies honored for worker safety programs
Four transportation construction companies recognized by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association for their corporate worker safety programs.
October 15, 2018
Safety
Peel-and-stick NoSweat hardhat liner keeps your forehead dry
NoSweat's line of peel-and-stick hardhat liners are designed to wick away up to 2oz of sweat and prevent dripping. Check them out here on Equipment World.
October 12, 2018
Safety
OSHA to boost enforcement, outreach to prevent trench collapses
OSHA is ramping up a national program to stop excavation & trench collapses, which includes increased public outreach followed by stepped up enforcement.
October 9, 2018
Safety
Trench collapse kills 2 workers in Wyo.; OSHA investigates
Two construction workers in Wyoming died in a trench collapse that triggered an investigation by the Wyoming OSHA. Get more information on the story here.
October 8, 2018
Roadbuilding
ACI launches series of seminars for concrete professionals
American Concrete Institute is launching a series of seminars that will take place at its HQs and will tackle a variety of topics for concrete professionals.
October 2, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
New CM Labs dozer simulator lets trainee operators “feel” the dirt
The new Dozer Simulator Training Pack addresses common beginner challenges along with advanced training exercises. Details here on Equipment World.
September 26, 2018
Roadbuilding
Workforce development, transportation funding, policy reform priorities for new AASHTO president
The AASHTO elected executive director of the Utah DOT Carlos Braceras as the new president and Missouri DOT Director Patrick McKenna as vice president.
September 26, 2018
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