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Are Results from OSHA's New Injury Reporting Requirement a Positive Sign?

The construction industry accounted for nearly 17% of the severe work-related injury reports in the first year of the new OSHA requirement

Of the 7,636 hospitalization reports recorded, 19% (1,451 injuries) were reported by the construction industry.

The Value of Developing Young Talent in Construction

The Contractor's Business Coach

A handful of weeks spent mentoring someone on-the-job can have an amazing impact over the long haul

Developing talent is the best approach for staffing your business regardless of what position you are staffing for.

Performance and Benefit Questions of New PC-11 Oils Answered

Chevron experts have addressed several questions about the benefits and performance of the new oils which will be commercially available at the end of 2016

The new PC-11 oils will deliver greater oxidation stability to meet the needs of hotter running engines, benefiting not only the new engines, but also existing engines that are running at very heavy duty cycles. The off-highway segment can really gain benefit from the use of these new CK-4 oils, which will deliver significantly improved oxidation stability.

The Ins and Outs of Lubricant Storage and Spill Cleanup Regulations

Even if these lubricant storage regulations do not apply to your operations, you need a proactive approach

What to Consider When Lubricants Mix

Several key factors will determine whether oils and greases that have been mixed together are compromised or a problem that can be solved

If there are any doubts whether mixed oils and greases will have a negative effect on machinery, have the viscosity and additive concentrations tested or simply throw out the mixture. It is probably not worth the health of the machinery.

NJ Contractor Owes $896K After Failing 21 OSHA Safety Inspections in 12 Months

Framing subcontractor Berlin Builders cited for potentially fatal fall hazards including workers at 38 ft. above ground without fall protection

Oracle to Buy Construction Cloud Service Provider Textura

Together Oracle and Textura will offer a comprehensive cloud-based project control and execution platform that manages all phases of engineering and construction projects

Raycore Ruggedized Diode Core Heavy-duty Work Lights

Raycore lights' ruggedized diode core allow the light to outshine several conventional LED lights, feature smart active thermal management and last for years

Raycore X60

WernerCo to Host Safety Training Events in Support of OSHA Stand Down for Safety

WERNER / WernerCo

Company plans to train more than 5,000 end users in jobsite safety over the course of the 5-day campaign

Construction Sector Reported Largest Number of Worker Fatalities in 2014

Construction sector had the largest number of fatal work injuries (899) in 2014 as the fatality rate increased to 9.8 from 9.7 in 2013

Wyoming had the highest worker fatality rate in 2014 at 13.1 per 100,000 workers - nearly four times higher than the national average of 3.4 per 100,000 workers.

Chicago's 'New School Model' Preparing Students for Careers in Construction Trades

Custom-made curriculum will provide students with learning aligned with industry demands and exposure to professional practices

Rio Reports 11 Construction Worker Deaths During Construction for 2016 Olympics

The 11 reported deaths may seem low, but not compared to the zero deaths in preparations for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London

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