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Blue Collar Job Growth Remains Sluggish in September with Only Modest Uptick

Employment in construction, manufacturing, and mining and logging rose by 93,000 jobs in September, or just 0.47%.

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Ekso Bionics Announces EGM Builders as First Customer to Adopt EVO Technology

EVO is designed to reduce the risk of repetitive or fatigue-related injuries for construction workers and other industrial employees.

EGM Builders, a general contractor providing construction services in New Jersey and New York, plans to use the EVO vest to help its team members stay safe and comfortable while performing their work.

AEDF Extends Scholarship Deadline for Students Seeking Heavy Equipment Careers

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)

Students can earn $2,000 towards their education to help them get started in the heavy equipment industry.

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Verizon Connect Integrated Video Driver-facing Dashcam

Verizon Connect

Driver-facing dashcam captures the in-cab driver perspective to promote safety, mitigate risk and improve driver behavior.

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Concrete Supplier Using Survey System to Improve Driver Safety, Retention

Associated Ready Mixed Concrete of California has begun using a survey system to improve driving safety.

Concrete driver safety Stay Metrics

Serious Labs Takes Heavy Equipment Operator Simulator Training International

Company announces first internationally accredited heavy equipment operator training via simulator.

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Digital Codes Premium Complete Online Codes and Standards Database

International Code Council

Eliminate Downtime Movement to Create Data Sharing Blueprint for Construction Industry

Phase two of the movement will drive creation of the construction industry’s first blueprint for data sharing to create value and clarity across the supply chain.

How to Maintain Excavator-mounted Mobile Mulchers

Planning preventive maintenance for excavator-mounted mulcher attachments can eliminate potential downtime and allow you to better budget your maintenance costs.

Properly maintaining an excavator-mounted mulching attachment ensures it can perform at its best and avoids downtime.

OSHA Frequently Asked Q&A Confirms N95 Respirators Protect Against the Coronavirus

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

OSHA’s new FAQ explains why an N95 respirator is effective at protecting users from the COVID-19 virus.

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Sunbelt Rentals Expert Shares the Truths Behind Common Jobsite Safety Myths

Sunbelt Rentals

Common safety myths and misconceptions related to both fall protection and equipment used to work at heights.

Lawsuits Filed Against Contractors in New Orleans 2019 Hard Rock Hotel Collapse

Contractors and subcontractors working on the Hard Rock Hotel face a lawsuit from the development owner in additional to previously issued OSHA citations and fines.

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