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Construction Worker Dies After Fall

Construction worker - who had only been on the job two days - dies after a fall down an elevator shaft

Milwaukee Electric M12 Heated Gear

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

Milwaukee Tool's 2014 M12 Heated Gear line includes a ground-up redesign of M12 Heated Jackets, the introduction of the M12 Realtree Xtra Camo 3-in-1 Heated Jacket, and new M12 Heated Hoodie color options for on and off the jobsite.

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Three Ways to Properly Maintain Propane-Powered Forklifts

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

Brush up on these maintenance and safety tips for the ownership and operation of propane-powered forklifts.

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ARTBA Accepting Applications for 2014 Contractor Safety Awards

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

The annual competition recognizes industry firms that implement outstanding employee health and safety programs. The awards were developed to promote worker safety and health as core values of the transportation design and construction industry.

Sweeper Options Can Match Each Job

Tymco offers dual steering on many of its sweepers.

Hot Mix

Stay Safe While Operating Trailer Ramps

Sometimes daily routines can lead to languid actions that can cause otherwise preventable injuries. Trailer ramps seem straightforward, but not paying attention can cause back injuries or worse.

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Keep It Cool in the Dog Days of Summer

Working outside in challenging conditions is par for the course in the construction industry. But it doesn’t have to be life threatening.

Plant Maintenance

The Importance of a Written Safety Plan

Having a written safety plan helps prevent accidents before they happen but may also provide legal protection if accidents do occur

Advanced planning and proper documentation provides legal protection and also prevents the accidents from happening in the first place.

Expand your knowledge at industry events

Contractors can learn and share about their businesses and the industry at concrete industry events

Three Weeks Left to Comment on EPA Stormwater Regs

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

AGC supplies analysis and materials to make it easier for contractors' voices to be heard on job-threatening rules

Equipment Price Pressure is Building

GB Financial Services, LLC

Construction equipment costs are going up in 2011 whether you buy new, used or rent. Here's why.

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