Trencher Safety 101

Watch this Ditch Witch video for tips on how to safely and efficiently operate riding or pedestrian trenchers.

Jul 10, 2012

Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

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When The Heat Is On: Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews In The Sunbelt

September 4, 2025

Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

September 2, 2025

Driving Through Afad Zone

Work Zones Done Right: Street-Level Safety Tips

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Cold Weather Workwear for Concrete Crews: Preventing Frostbite and Cold Stress on the Job

RefrigiWear LLC

Winter brings serious risks for concrete workers, from frostbite to hypothermia. Learn how to layer PPE, choose gloves and boots, and keep crews safe and productive in cold conditions.

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Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Caterpillar

Count on Cat soil compactors for reliable, efficient compaction. Cat compaction technology can help you hit targets with confidence –– no guesswork.

Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

When The Heat Is On: Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews In The Sunbelt

Heat safety has become a buzzword to health and safety professionals, but what happens when state's move to erode protections for workers?

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Key Takeaways From The 2025 NAPA Mid-Year Conference In Louisville

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

It's time to start thinking about joining NAPA and getting involved.

Louisville skyline.

Work Zones Done Right: Street-Level Safety Tips

Survive and thrive with these expert ideas to transforming dangerous work zones.

Driving Through Afad Zone

Addressing Head Protection and Rotational Motion in the Workplace

There is a critical need for continued safety education in the construction workforce and management..

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Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins

Sentry Insurance

You can reduce the risk of cave-ins by implementing robust protective measures, conducting a thorough soil analysis, proper training, and maintaining vigilant inspection routines.

Protective systems are a key element in making sure your trenching and excavation site is safe. They’re required for trenches that exceed five feet in depth or aren’t cut entirely into stable rock.

TrafFix Devices Announces New Temporary System

TrafFix Devices

The Water Wall is a durable and highly adaptable safety device designed for superior performance that continues to set the standard in temporary solutions.

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Worker Safety: Arizona Congressman Set To Abolish OSHA

Andy Biggs (AZ - R), who has served Arizona's fifth district since 2017, introduced a new bill that would abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ending more than 50 years of national progress for worker and jobsite safety.

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Asphalt Plant Seasonal Start-Up Best Practices

Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM)

After weeks of your iron sitting cold and still through the winter, it's time to get ready for spring and the busy season ahead. Here's how to get started!

Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Construction

How Jon O'Brien and the Keystone Contractors Association expanded awareness and advocacy in the construction industry in Pennsylvania.

With legislative support, Pennsylvania began recognizing Construction Opioid Awareness Week annually, allowing the Keystone Contractors Association to spread its message across the industry.

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Total Asphalt Rejuvenation

Cynthia "Cindy" Powell reflects on her extensive career and experience in the industry, how it's changed, and the room it still has to grow.

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Prioritizing Workzone Safety in the State of Florida

Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida, Inc.

President of the Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida, says this is a call to action for protecting Florida road workers, and asphalt workers everywhere.

A photo from the SWIFTT event. The FDOT secretary is at the podium with the participants in the past (except Dan Hurtado, FDOT, second from left).

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