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Construction Safety
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.
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Study Finds High Levels of Heavy Metals in Imported Glass Beads
A new study finds high levels of arsenic and lead in imported Chinese glass beads prompting the American Glass Bead Manufacturers' Association to call for state and federal standards to limit the levels of heavy metals in glass beads.
Construction Safety
Cintas and Sqwincher Ignite Search for “Hottest Job in America”
Cintas Corporation
To be eligible, contest applicants must identify why their work environment is hotter than the average workplace. The prize package includes cooling products and a pair of NFL tickets.
Concrete
Xylem Relocates North Carolina Branch to Larger Facility
Xylem Dewatering Solutions
The location has a large yard for storage of additional inventory of pumps, HDPE pipe and accessories
Construction Safety
How to Prepare for Snow Plow Season
Prep for a safe and profitable snow-plowing season well before the snow flies with these eight steps
Preparation for snow plowing properly begins before the first snow. Equipment, materials, storage, handling, mobilization and staffing planning, route mapping and a host of other details are long range scenarios.
Construction Safety
OSHA, Habitat for Humanity-Omaha Team to Protect Volunteer Workers from Construction Hazards
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Partnership includes requirement for any person working on a construction site to receive a site-specific construction safety orientation addressing hazards and safety procedures
Pickup Trucks & Vans
Silverado, Sierra Lead in Initial Quality of Heavy-Duty Pickups
J.D. Power and Associates
JD Power Initial Quality Study rates Silverado, Sierra HD's No. 1 and 2 for least problems in the first 90 days, Ford F-150 tops in light-duty trucks
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD won top honors in the heavy-duty pickup truck category of the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Initial Quality Study, followed closely by the GMC Sierra HD.
Fleet Maintenance
Do You Know Your ABCs of Heavy-Duty Coolants?
A look at the fundamentals of antifreeze/coolant for heavy-duty diesel engines -- today's advanced trucks and yesterday's stalwarts
It is important to maintain proper additive levels, top off coolants at regular service intervals and test the coolant regularly for proper additive levels and freeze protection. (Photo courtesy of Prestone)
Construction Safety
12 Tips to Survive Another "Nuclear Summer"
Timmons Group
How construction companies and their workers can plan for and endure the annual "flat-iron" heat season.
Rental
KOHLER Power Systems Celebrates Completion of Generator Plant Expansion
Rehlko (formerly Kohler Company)
More than 600 associates of KOHLER Power Systems turned out for the ribbon cutting ceremony on the completion of a 105,000-square-foot addition to the company’s generator manufacturing plant north of Sheboygan, WI.
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Business
US Economy Shrinks in First Quarter, First GDP Drop in 3 Years
Slow inventory accumulation, big trade deficit and a plunge in private spending on nonresidential structures are expected to be temporary drags
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Concrete Repair
What You Need to Know About Plastic Shrinkage Cracking
KB Engineering LLC
Understanding the causes of plastic shrinkage cracks, monitoring jobsite conditions, and implementing precautionary measures can prevent or at least minimize these unsightly cracks from occurring.
What You Need to Know About Plastic Shrinkage Cracking
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