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Pure Safety Group Names Sales Leader for Western US
Pure Safety Group (PSG) named Randy Fernandez as head of sales for PSG’s western region of the U.S.
Equipment
4 Tips to Clear the Confusion on Construction Jobsites
COVID-19
116 Workers at Montana Construction Site Test Positive for Coronavirus
Construction Safety
Everyday Tips to Safely Get Back to Work on Construction Sites
Asphalt
Preventing Heat Stress Among Asphalt Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Communications Equipment
Sena MeshPort Allows Any Headset to Access Construction Network
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Asphalt
Construction Project Cancellations Sweeping the Nation as Coronavirus Intensifies Funding Shortfalls
Fourteen states and 19 local authorities have delayed or canceled road, transit and airport projects worth $8.58 billion, according to a report released this week by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
Backhoe Loaders
Tips to Simplify Backhoe-loader Selection
With more features and options to sort through than ever, backhoe-loader manufacturers offer advice to help you determine which model will best meet your needs.
COVID-19
Virginia Enacts First State COVID-19 Emergency Workplace Safety Standard
Oregon moves toward writing a similar enforceable safety standard and Washington takes a different approach to regulating COVID-19 safety on the job
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Safety Equipment - Other
Hilti Unveils EXO-01 Wearable Exoskeleton
Human augmentation device is designed to help contractors tackle health and safety issues associated with repetitive stress and labor shortage challenges on jobsites.
Construction Safety Technology
J.W. Speaker Introduces Solar LED Flasher Lights for Safety
The new solar LED flasher lights are fully sustainable and offer visibility for up to one mile (1.6km) in any location.
Worksite Equipment
Honda Power Equipment Launches CO-MINDER Carbon Monoxide Detector for Generators
The Honda CO-MINDER system continuously measures carbon monoxide levels in the air near the generator and automatically shuts down the unit before detected CO reaches a dangerous level.
COVID-19
16 New Cases Brings SoFi Stadium’s COVID-19 Construction-Worker Infections to 49
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health opens an investigation into COVID-19 cases on the Turner-AECOM Hunt site
Personal Protection Equipment
TireSocks Inc. Launches FaceSocks
The driving force behind the development was to help the construction industry meet jobsite requirements for face coverings.
Business
Top 10 Stories Contractors Read This Week
Presidential candidates’ infrastructure plans duke it out with advice on staying cool on projects, precast innovation, overcoming COVID-19 risk on site, time lapse video of Raiders Allegiant Stadium and more
Sponsored
Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets
Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.
Asphalt
Five Ways to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges in the Asphalt Industry
Asphalt paving and construction operations are essential to keeping our economy running. From face coverings to social distancing, workers need to protect themselves and their co-workers from the Coronavirus. Here's how.
Construction Safety
OSHA Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer Heat
Asphalt
[VIDEO] Keeping Your Crew Safe During COVID-19
Video tutorial shows what road construction workers can do to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
Construction Safety
4 Steps Contractors Can Take When They Can’t Stand the Heat
Heat hazards can get your construction company in hot water if you fail to address them. Here are four tips from safety expert John Meola to protect both your workers and your business.
Construction Safety
GTech Clean Disinfectant Spray
Disinfectant sprays leave microscopic protective barrier for keeping workspaces and hands virus- and bacteria-free
Construction Safety
Contractors' Guide to Heat Safety Management From Safety Expert John Meola
Safety expert John Meola delves into the critical topic of heat stress management and how construction leaders can protect not only their employees but their businesses by putting a proper plan and procedures in place.
Construction Safety
Triax Technologies Introduce Intrinsically Safe (IS) Products to Boost Safety
Solutions help organizations optimize capital projects, daily operations that enable safer operations through social distancing and contact tracing.
Construction Safety
OSHA Issues Guidance to Ensure Uniform Silica Standards Enforcement
New directive provides OSHA compliance safety and health officers with guidance on how to enforce the silica standards’ requirements.
Construction Safety
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: Safety Tips for the New Normal
Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts talk about how construction contractors approach safety on the jobsite as contractors learn to balance and work in the “new normal.”
Construction Safety
Top 10 Construction Safety Tips Revisited
In the new normal of COVID-19 recovery, safety expert John Meola revisits his Top 10 safety list to reflect today's safety best practices.
Concrete
10 Tips for Concrete Management in the Heat
When placing concrete in high temperatures, contractors must manage complications such as accelerated slump loss, plastic shrinkage cracking and faster set times.
Sponsored
Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets
Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.
Fall Protection
Guardian Retractable HLL
PSG's Guardian Retractable HLL (horizontal lifeline) is for use in either fall arrest or fall restraint applications.
Construction Safety
ABC Report: Safety Best Practices Can Make Construction Companies 827% Safer
Report shows using proactive safety practices can reduce recordable incidents by up to 88%, making the best-performing companies 827% safer than the industry average
Construction Safety
Verizon's Integrated Video for Fleet Helps Improve Driver Behavior for Fleet-based Customers
Integrated Video is a smart dash-cam solution that intelligently captures and automatically classifies harsh driving events in near-real time, providing video analysis that can be used to help keep drivers safe on the road.
Concrete
How to Safely Cut and Drill Concrete and Other Materials
Expert tips help construction equipment operators to optimize safety during cutting and drilling operations.
Construction Safety
6 Scientifically Proven Hacks to Stay Cool While Working in Heat
These science-backed tips can help you keep cool in any heat wave
Business
OSHA Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For Coronavirus
As states begin reopening their economies, OSHA has issued two revised enforcement policies to ensure employers are taking action to protect their employees
Construction Safety
OSHA Answers Persistent Questions about Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace
Coronavirus page answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the COVID-19 pandemic related to social distancing with cloth face coverings, employees' requirements to provide coverings and protocols for care of coverings
Construction Safety
State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce developed an interactive map of different states' guidance on reopening businesses, with links to the latest information for employers in each state
Trench Shoring & Shielding
United Rentals Offers Free Trench Safety Stand Down Digital Learning Series
The trench safety digital learning series takes place during the Trench Safety Stand Down, June 15 to 19
Safety Equipment - Other
Brokk Atomized Water Mist System
System combat harmful silica dust and other airborne particles created by the demolition process
Construction Safety
New Jersey Contractor Racks Up $1.9M in OSHA Fines for Willful and Serious Violations
Dept. of Justice filed suit early in 2019 against the framer to collect 2013 and 2017 penalties, and new investigations beginning last December yielded citations for exposing workers to safety hazards at four Bergen County, New Jersey sites
