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Construction Safety
Construction Fall Prevention Campaign Provides Contractors Prevention and Training Materials
The new Fall Prevention Campaign will focus on prevention and training relating to falls from roofs, ladders and scaffolds on construction jobsites
The new Fall Prevention Campaign for the construction industry focuses on providing prevention information and training materials on three major types of falls: from roofs, ladders and scaffolds.
Business
Commercial Equipment Financing New Business Volume Down in July 2012
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
While the equipment leasing and finance industry saw a drop of 17.5% in new business volume in July, volume is up 15% year-to-date and up 16% year-over-year
The Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) for July showing new business volume is up 16% year over year, 15% year to date, and down 18% month to month.
Business Services
Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Sees Little Change in August 2012
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
The August Monthly Confidence Index in the equipment finance industry sees little change from July 2012, dropping just 1.3 points to 50.2
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 50.2, down from the July index of 51.5, reflecting ongoing industry concerns over economic, regulatory and political uncertainty.
Business
Unused Earmark Project Funding to Go to States for Transportation Projects
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Obama administration is providing more than $470 million in unobligated earmark funds to states for transportation infrastructure projects
Articulated, Rigid Dump Trucks
The New Articulated Truck Alternative
A new truck provides the latest technology for increasing productivity and reducing operating costs.
Features like automatic traction control (ATC) can make trucks more productive on the jobsite.
Earthmoving Equipment
Know What You're Getting with Used ADTs
Careful inspection and a little research go a long way when purchasing a used articulated dump truck.
Do your research and ask for all maintenance records prior to bidding on a used articulated truck.
Business
'Fiscal Cliff' Leads Top 5 Pieces of Unfinished Congressional Business
Bush tax cuts, temporary payroll tax cut and extended unemployment benefits all set to expire as higher Medicare taxes and severe cuts to Federal spending begin
Construction Safety
Save Your Breath: Take Silicosis Risk Seriously
Protecting construction workers' lungs from airborne silica dust is not difficult, but you have to start by taking the risk seriously
Steps should be taken to reduce exposure to silica dust, which could lead to lung damage and related health issues in future.
Business
DC Gets $8 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Transportation and Infrastructure
Funded projects include Kennedy Street Revitalization, infrastructure for American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial and dynamic parking pricing pilot program
Construction Safety
Video: Carbon Monoxide Safety
This construction safety video from Alabama AGC focuses on safety around gas powered equipment where carbon monoxide can be a danger.
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Construction Safety
Video: Working Around Construction Equipment Safely
This video from Alabama AGC focuses on tips for being careful around construction equipment and staying safe on the jobsite.
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Business
Louisiana Governor Announces $150 Million to Improve Rural Roads
DOTD plans to accept bids for these projects not eligible for federal funding beginning in January 2013
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