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OSHA Names Top 10 Safety Violations for 2023

National Safety Council

Eric Harbin, OSHA Region 6 administrator, presented the preliminary data for "OSHA's Top 10" during the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals.

Eric Harbin, OSHA Region 6 administrator, presented the preliminary data for 'OSHA's Top 10' during the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals.

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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

Skid-Steer Tech Trends: Increased Use Expected in New Applications

There will be a need for both diesel and electric equipment for years to come, and a variety of factors are pushing the use of skid-steers into new applications.

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 11: Jobsite Safety

Caterpillar - Cat

Three construction experts discuss how the use of smart cameras is improving safety on jobsites by increasing visibility around heavy equipment.

Attachment Safety 101

A big factor in attachment safety is ensuring that attachments are well taken care of and maintained.

Werk-Brau’s D-Lock Coupler design includes industry-leading safety features like automatic front lock, dual pin locking, and a patented slide lock design to ensure safety on the jobsite.

How GPR Helps Finding Utilities or Cables In Concrete Safe and Easy

Leica Geosystems, Inc.

Before demo begins ... how ground penetrating radar technology can help make detecting rebar safe and easy while avoiding the hidden dangers within concrete.

How GPR Helps Finding Utilities or Cables In Concrete Safe and Easy

Winter Warnings for Electrical Safety

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

More than half of the 45,000 annual electrical fires occur between December and February. The causes of electrical fires can range from damaged wiring and space heaters to outdoor and indoor holiday decorations.

Arc fault circuit interrupter breakers provide families with a high level of protection by stopping hazardous arcing conditions before an electrical fire can start.

ASCC 2024 Safety Awards

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Winners of this year's Safety Awards were announced during the 2023 American Society of Concrete Contractors Conference.

Ascc Safety Awards 2023

Easier Operation Starts With Automated Dozer Steering

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There’s a simple way for operators of various skill levels to push light and heavy loads more effectively. Get the scoop on Steer Assist.

Steer Assist 3D comes as part of the factory-installed Grade with 3D package.

Georgia Contractor Reins in Driver Behavior With Telematics

Decreases in speeding and hard braking events and improved truck spacing were just some of the wins for this company.

Construction companies can improve vehicle safety on the jobsite through training and tracking equipment data.

Wetter is Better to Control Concrete Dust

Study confirms the benefits of wet cutting for controlling dust exposure.

The study by the University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Work Environment showed using water reduced respirable dust concentration by 85%.

Utility Field Tech Tips

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With utility contractors bracing for explosive growth, we asked Tilson CTO Jason Burns what his company was using and what steers their advisory group gives utility contractors.

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Trimble Opens Lab at Virginia Tech

The multidisciplinary lab will bring technology to Virginia Tech's students in architecture, building construction, and construction engineering.

Using the Trimble XR10 HoloLens hardhat, Abiola Akanmu's research explores the potential for training and upskilling workers in mixed-reality environments to lead to safer and smarter work on construction sites.

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