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Construction Worker Killed by Falling Highway Beam

A 187-foot-long, 45-ton steel overpass beam being removed as part of a highway widening project fell killing one worker and injuring three others

Eight Construction Industry Groups File Petition Against OSHA's Final Silica Rule

Petitioning groups are concerned OSHA failed to take evidence into account and moved forward with an infeasible PEL in the final rule

Risk Management: Safety First

Risk management is essentially the effort you take as a contractor or construction leader to limit, reduce or eliminate any construction effort that would pose a safety risk

Prevention in the form of educating, reminding, and having needed safety resources and safe working equipment and tools can reduce your risk ten-fold. But, we need to clearly communicate safety and be consistent in practicing what we are preaching about safety.

OSHA Updates Eye and Face Protection Standards in Final Rule

Final rule updates requirements for personal protective equipment for workers in general industry, shipyards, longshoring, marine terminals and construction

Plan to Attend the 4th Annual School of Construction Expo

Pittsburg State University

The SOC Expo will be held April 6th, 2016 at the Kansas Technology Center in Pittsburg, Kan.

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First-Time Attendees Up 36% at 2016 CSDA Convention

Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA)

An enthusiastic crowd of industry professionals, including an impressive number of first-time attendees, gathered in Palm Desert, California to hear record-setting aviator Dick Rutan deliver his inspirational keynote at CSDA’s 2016 Convention & Tech Fair.

All About Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

LDJ Manufacturing, DBA Thunder Creek Equipment

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) solutions manufacturer Thunder Creek has put together this white paper to provide information about the basics of DEF and the importance of DEF purity

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Thunder Creek DTT50 DEF Transport Tote

LDJ Manufacturing, DBA Thunder Creek Equipment

Thunder Creek's DDT50 DEF Transport Tote is used to transport diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to the field while maintaining DEF purity through an exclusive 2-in-1 DEF pumping system

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OSHA Issues Final Rule for Silica Dust Exposure

New rule goes into effect June 23, 2016; construction industry compliance deadline is June 23, 2017

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Valvoline Cobalt Grease Technical Information Bulletin

Valvoline Oil Company

Valvoline's New Cobalt Grease Features Pressure Activated Technology

Pressure Activated Technology allows Valvoline Cobalt Grease to deliver ISO 1000 lubricating fluid, ensuring EP protection and sufficient film thickness on even the heaviest-loaded metal surfaces

Trial Over Construction Worker's Drowning Raises Questions About 100% Tie Off

Should 100% tie off be required all the time, especially when construction workers are working over water?

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