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Count the Cost of Using Coarse Language in Construction

Coarse language can leave a bad impression on the customer or create a negative environment between workers

Coarse language never leaves the customer thinking very positive about the company represented by the speaker of foul words.

OSHA Pilots Expedited Whistleblower Review Process

Department of Labor allows complainants to request judicial review to speed process

IL Roofing Contractor Receives 19th Citation in 10 Years for Fall Hazards

Robert Barringer III is currently in default on $267,900 in federal penalties after 19 OSHA citations under various company names

Bosch GLI18V-420 18V Worklight

Bosch Power Tools & Accessories

Small size, nine-position bracket ensures illumination is go anywhere on the job or at home.

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Safety Matters

Contractors need to remain alert and put safety as a priority in everyday operations.

[APP] Track, Monitor and Utilize Fuel Data with the HCSS FuelerPlus Mobile App

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

FuelerPlus allows you to get rid of your paper fuel tickets and track every drop of fluid across your organization electronically

FuelerPlus allows you to get rid of your paper fuel tickets and track every drop of fluid across your organization electronically including the ability to track and trend daily fuel or fluid consumption and manage your fluid container levels.

How to Re-Ignite a Tired Foreman

Re-igniting the fire under your field leaders isn’t easy nor is it a one-time activity

As tempting as it is for most contractors to want to kick a field leader in the pants to “pick it up,” it’s important that contractors discern whether a struggling foreman is just having a bad week or is there something a bit more invasive. Re-igniting the fire under your field leaders isn’t easy nor is it a one-time activity. Consistency is important here.

Four (Not So) Common Tax Mistakes Construction Contractors Make

Properly track your work, understand vehicle depreciation expense and know whether to use the cash or accrual accounting method will all help in avoiding tax mistakes

Make sure to properly track your work in progress. If all your costs – both direct and indirect – are not included in cost of goods sold, then the company’s balance sheet will be incorrect, and inevitably lead to an inaccurate profit/loss statement.

New Oil Classifications Tackle Emerging Diesel Engine Technology

Two new categories of diesel engine oil will replace the existing single CJ-4 heavy-duty engine oil classification to address diverging needs.

API will introduce a special service symbol donut to help consumers identify FA-4 diesel engine oil. The new donut features a shaded section to differentiate API FA-4 diesel oils from CK-4 oils.

Re-evaluate Construction Safety Assumptions to Avoid Legal Risks

Reduction in less severe injury occurrences is no longer an indicator that catastrophic accidents are less likely to occur, and following outdated safety processes and procedures could put you at legal risk in case of an incident

The Safety Pyramid is an outdated model for predicting fatal or catastrophic incidents. The model proposes that the probability of serious or fatal accidents (at the top of the pyramid) is correlated with less severe injuries or near misses, but that is no longer the case.

SecuraTrac MobileDefender Model S Emergency Pendant

MobileDefender Model S uses state-of-the-art location technologies and can detect horizontal and vertical movement and in the event a worker falls and is unable to move or reach a phone

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Start Preparing for Careers in Construction Month

With shortages of craft professionals across the country, now is the time to promote construction careers in each state

Recognizing October as Careers in Construction Month can generate publicity for the construction industry and help promote career opportunities.

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