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Construction Safety

Interior Protective Systems on Construction Sites

Cleanwrap Interior Protection Systems

What to know about interior protective systems and how they can help keep construction sites work-friendly and safe.

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Construction Safety

18 Tips to Stay Cool on the Jobsite in the Summer Heat

Getting through a hot day takes planning and preparation; don't show up to the jobsite unprepared for the heat

Heat exhaustion is a precursor to the more serious heat stroke , which can typically be identified by a lack of sweating, nausea and vomiting, mental confusion, flushed skin, rapid breathing and a racing pulse.

Concrete Equipment & Products

How to Estimate In-place Strength of Concrete

KB Engineering LLC

Contractors need to know how to correctly evaluate the in-place strength of concrete so they can determine to proper time to remove formwork, backfill or open up a pavement to traffic.

Field-cured test cylinders should be cured in the same manner as the concrete they represent. The temperature-time history of the test cylinders should match the in-place concrete curing conditions. In this case, the field-cured test cylinders overestimated the in-place concrete strength because they were sitting adjacent to a jobsite heater..

Weather Protection

Heavy-duty Work Gloves

Prioritize hand protection on construction sites. Browse through a wide selection of work gloves on IRONPROS.

Construction Safety

Extreme Heat Worker Rule Proposed by White House

U.S. Department of Labor

Employers would be required to provide training and have procedures to respond if a worker is experiencing signs and symptoms of a heat-related illness.

Among other things, the plan would require employers to evaluate heat risks and — when heat increases risks to workers — implement requirements for drinking water, rest breaks, and control of indoor heat. It would also require a plan to protect new or returning workers unaccustomed to working in high-heat conditions.

Construction Technology

The Move to Synthetics & Synthetic Blends

The market for synthetic lubricants is only expected to grow. Here are the main benefits, costs, and considerations you’ll need to know before making a switch.

One of the most significant qualities of a lubricant is its response to temperature.

Compact Track Loaders

Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters

Following a disaster in which flooding is an issue, contractors may need to change oils in the different compartments, such as axles and the transmission, if it was submerged.

TR is a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Its primary scope in heavy equipment disaster response includes route clearance, debris management and sawyer support.

What Kind of Work Pants do Construction Pros Wear on the Jobsite?

Construction pros wear specific, heavy-duty pants for protection from rugged elements and conditions.

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How to Prevent Safety Glasses from Fogging Up

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers several recommendations to stop safety glasses from fogging, such as buying safety glasses that have anti-fog coatings put on during manufacturing.

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Concrete Repair

Why Thermal Cracking Happens & How to Control It

Here are some of the conditions that can cause thermal cracking to occur in concrete, conditions you should be aware of, and what to plan for.

Thermal cracking is usually associated with mass concrete but it can also happen to thinner slabs because of temperature differences between concrete ground, and ambient temperatures.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Can Fleet Management Tech Reduce Operating Costs?

Michael Trafton, business development manager at Panasonic Connect, explains how to choose fleet management technology for your business and the cost-saving benefits associated with the technology.

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Top 5 Ariat Steel Toe Boots for On-the-job Protection

The following five boots will protect you from several dangerous elements on your jobsites.

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