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It's National Work Zone Awareness Week
April 23-27, 2012, is National Work Zone Awareness Week - a week focused on improving public awareness of construction work zone safety
The National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week 2012 theme is 'Don't Barrel Through Work Zones! Drive Smart to Arrive Alive'.
Safety
Vehicles Crashed into the Construction Zones of 68% of Highway Contractors, AGC Study Finds
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
18% of work zone crashes kill a construction worker; 15% kill vehicle occupants
Safety
Renewed Efforts in Construction Roadway Work Zone Safety
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
A renewed alliance between OSHA and the Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners will continue to focus on prventing worker injuries and deaths in roadway construction work zones
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Safety
"Ready Reckoner" Helps Platform Operators Calculate Correct Spreader Plate Sizes
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
Conversion tool helps operators calculate appropriate spreader plate sizes to ensure safe use of powered access equipment
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Safety
IPAF Rental Market Reports Show Bright Outlook for US Market With Mixed Expectations Abroad
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
The US market experienced relatively strong growth in rental revenue to $6.2 billion in 2011, mainly due to increased demand leading to higher rental rates. Continuous growth is expected in the next two years.
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Management
Small Business Loans Lagging Recovery
Management
Cummins Designs Smallest Diesel for Minimal Maintence
Cummins Inc.
In addition to a maintenance-free exhaust catalyst, the 2.8-liter QSF2.8 needs no gear-train or accessory service
Cummins designed its QSF2.8 diesel engine with no need for scheduled fuel-injection-system maintenance, gear train, turbocharger, water or oil-pump maintenance.
Management
Federal Court Blocks Notification of Employee Rights Notice Posting Rule
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Decision says the National Labor Relations Board does not have the statutory authority to require business owners to post a biased poster
Management
Build An Accountable, Responsible Team
Construction Business Coaching
Follow these five steps to empower employees to be accountable and responsible contributing members of your team
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Safety
How to Survive a Visit from OSHA
Safety
OSHA to Hold Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meeting
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
The May 8-11 meeting agenda includes discussion on Standards Improvement Project rulemaking, a presentation on OSHA surveillance and targeting in the construction industry and many more topics
Safety
Have Tier 4 Technologies Quarantined US Equipment Markets?
US EPA diesel emission regulations could cut off developing nations as a market for used equipment
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