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Majority of Swiss teens choose vocational school
Switzerland, vocational education, technical education, construction industry, universities, dropout rates
October 10, 2012
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Business
Four companies qualify for NTEA MVP program in Q3 2012
Four companies have qualified for the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, Member Verification Program (MVP) for the quarter ending September 2012. The MVP recognizes companies for excellence in effective use of safety and quality standards. In addition, nine companies have requalified for the MVP this quarter. The MVP currently includes 250 member […]
October 8, 2012
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Machine Matters
Better Rather Than Bigger   The 14-foot-class backhoe remains the industry standard thanks to high maneuverability, increased power and a growing role on the jobsite fueled by attachments.     By Wayne Grayson     For years, the 14-foot-class has been the industry standard of backhoes. Manufacturers say the class accounts for about 70 percent […]
October 7, 2012
Case’s 580 Super N has a 92-horsepower engine and 13,576 pounds of bucket digging force. Four-wheel-drive N Series models have ride control, which engages at roading speeds to help reduce bucket spillage.
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Safety Watch
Dump Truck Dangers   Don’t assume a driver knows you’re near the truck   By Amy Materson   The accident: A milling machine was removing asphalt and depositing it in a dump truck. An engineering technician employed by the subcontractor stepped behind the dump truck to measure the amount of asphalt milled just as the […]
October 7, 2012
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Honda Power Equipment hosts ESPN Plus Honda Generator Giveaway
Honda Power Equipment has launched the third annual ESPN Plus Honda Generator Giveaway. College football fans have the chance to win a Honda EU2000i Super Quiet Series generator by submitting tailgating pictures or videos via Facebook, Twitter or email. Twelve winners will be chosen during the 2012-2013 football season; the contest ends November 24, 2012.  […]
October 3, 2012
Collegiate Skinit Kits are available to show college team spirit on the ESPN Plus Honda Generator Giveaway prize, a Honda EU2000i Super Quiet Series generator. Pictured is a Skinit Kit featuring logos and graphics from the University of Virginia.
Business
HHP Summit: “Natural gas will become a significant replacement for diesel”
The keynote speaker for the official beginning of the High Horsepower Summit was John Somerhalder, chairman, president and CEO of AGL Resources, an Atlanta based energy services and holding company and a member and past director of the board of the American Gas Association. Somerhalder discussed the recent expansion of natural gas into non-traditional markets […]
October 2, 2012
Business
Newmont Mining Company names Metso as supplier of the year
Metso Mining and Construction has been named Newmont Mining Corporation’s 2012 Global Supplier of the Year for its delivery of high quality products and services and demonstrated commitment to Newmont’s global projects and operations. “The team at Metso Mining and Construction exhibits the values that are important to Newmont,” said Gerry Gluscic, who oversees Newmont’s global supply management […]
October 1, 2012
Safety
IMT adds two models to tire manipulator line
Iowa Mold Tooling has revamped its lineup of TireHand tire manipulators, including adding two new models. The units are available in loader or forklift truck-mounted options and provide capacities ranging from 5,500 to 36,000 pounds. The two new models – the TH20K167 and TH36K164 – offer 20,000 and 36,000 pounds of capacity, respectively.  Design enhancements […]
September 28, 2012
Imt Tire Hand Rear 3 4quart View
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HHP Summit: “Natural gas will become a significant replacement for diesel
HHP Summit: Kickoff and first panel discussion   The keynote speaker for the official beginning of the High Horsepower Summit, John Somerhalder, chairman, president and CEO of AGL resources, an Atlanta based energy services and holding company and a member and past director of the board of the American Gas Association. Somerhalder discussed the […]
September 26, 2012
Safety
HHP Summit: The safety of LNG
When the average person views Liquified Natural Gas as a dangerous, toxic fuel, liable to explode at the slightest spark, what’s an LNG provider to do?  Try wielding beakers and balloons much like Bill Nye the Science Guy might.  That’s how Erik Neandross, CEO of Gladstein, Neandross and Associates, demonstrated the safety, simplicity and non-toxic […]
September 26, 2012
Safety
Concrete contractors awarded for safety excellence
The American Society of Concrete Contractors recognized concrete contractors with excellent safety records at the association’s annual conference, held last week in Chicago.  Specialty contractor Prus Construction of Cincinnati, Ohio, and general contractor Walbridge of Detroit, Michigan, were awarded the W. Burr Bennett Award for Safety Excellence. Presented in partnership with CNA, the award includes […]
September 26, 2012
Safety
Labelmaster offers expanded GHS Product Guide
Labelmaster has released an expanded version of its GHS reference tool, the GHS Product Guide, which features 16 pages of training materials, labels, pictograms, mini pictograms, custom labels, printer, printer accessories, SDS binders and software to help customers meet the revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The guide also includes information about compliance requirements, […]
September 19, 2012
The expanded GHS Product Guide from Labelmaster includes information about compliance requirements, detailed information about labeling requirements and an implementation timeline.
Safety
Guest blog: Forget about escaping truck technology; instead, take advantage of it
Regulatory requirements governing fuel economy, emissions and safety have turned today’s work trucks into rolling computers. At the same time, pressure to reduce operating costs has led manufacturers to add even more electronics to vehicles and truck equipment to improve operational efficiency. The net impact of these technological advancements is that fleet managers need to […]
September 18, 2012
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United Rentals expands in North America
United Rentals has opened three new locations in the United States and two in Canada. New branches in Denver, Colorado; Nashville, Tennessee; and Edmonton, Alberta, specialize in providing temporary power and climate control equipment and services. A new Watford City, North Dakota, branch and a second Edmonton location provide trench safety protective systems for underground […]
September 18, 2012
Safety
Truck-mounted safety manual gets update
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has published an extensive update to its  Truck-Mounted Forklift Safety Manual. The manual outlines common situations encountered during normal operation and maintenance of truck-mounted forklifts and suggests safe ways of dealing with these conditions. The manual is not a substitute for the manufacturer’s operatingmanual(s). The 48-page manual includes: More accurate information […]
September 18, 2012
2012 09 17 Truck Mounted Forklift
Safety
Vermeer offers new brush chipper
Vermeer has introduced its newest brush chipper, the Vermeer BC900XL, which can chip material up to 9 inches in diameter. Features include a 9-inch x 14-inch feed opening, two shear bars with usable edges, SmartFeed system and a 40-horsepower Kohler Command CH1000 gas engine. The chipper’s 33-inch-diameter disc rotates at 1400 rpm and features two […]
September 14, 2012
Safety
NDA hosts demolition training session in Boston area
The National Demolition Association will host demolition industry health and safety training in New England with its Regional Demolition Training Session, which will take place October 26-27 at the Sheraton Needham Hotel in the Boston suburb of Needham, Massachusetts. The session, which is open to anyone in demolition, will provide participants with certifications for both […]
September 13, 2012
Workforce
Mike Rowe sends Obama, Romney a letter
Mike Rowe, Mike Rowe Works, Romney, Obama, skilled labor,
September 13, 2012
Mike Rowe, blue collar champion.
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