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Construction Safety
Construction’s Silent Crisis: Mental Health
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate for all fatal work-related injuries in the construction industry.
Equipment Management
How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes
Equipment Management
Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS
Construction Safety
3 Tips for Managing Economic Risks on Construction Projects
Construction Safety
Mental Health Options for Construction Workers
Business
Crane Safety Report Reveals Dangers and Best Practices
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Business
White Cap Expands Reach in Oklahoma, Oregon
White Cap has acquired Bend Construction - a supplier of struts, fasteners, anchors, and concrete accessories and products - and Crimson Steel - a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products.
Business
OTR to Open Factory in Mexico
Located in Apodaca, a city in the Monterrey metropolitan area, the site was strategically selected to supply OEM customers with products and services such as tire mounting, sequencing, just-in-time supply and warehousing on a local basis.
Business
Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.
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Rental
MCWPs: Safe Work in the Sky
For temporary work at height, mast climbing work platforms and aerial work platforms are some of the safest and most efficient types of equipment you could possibly use. Sadly, accidents can still occur when the best equipment is not used correctly.
Business
Reminder: Call Before You Dig
To keep homeowners, families, and communities safe, a few days before breaking ground, make a free request to have the approximate location of buried lines marked with flags or paint by calling 811.
Construction Safety
Fire Remains an Ever-present Problem in Construction
It is high time now for all stakeholders involved in the fire safety and construction process to collaborate, educate and train on best practices and possibilities afforded by wireless safety technology.
Construction Safety
4 Steps to Building a Construction Safety Program
Your safety plan—and the culture of safety you cultivate with your team—is your first line of defense to help prevent incidents and protect your bottom line.
Construction Safety
Construction Heavyweight Caterpillar Launches Safety Programs
Using human and organizational performance principles, Caterpillar Safety Services applies a new understanding of human behavior to safety.
Business
Women in Construction Data Report Released
Women in construction are breaking down stereotypes and some are even rising through the ranks, but there is still a long way to go before women can be equally as safe and comfortable on the job site as their male counterparts.
Personal Protection Equipment
Protecting the Jobsite’s Most Important Asset: Workers' Brains
Type II helmets safeguard personnel from more than falling objects and have other benefits.
Worksite Equipment
Werner Launches Bantam Switch Self-retracting Lifeline
The new Fall Protection Bantam Switch provides movement without the weight of an SRL housing unit on the worker’s back.
Construction Technology
Trackunit Releases TU700 IoT Device
TU700 will enable fleets to move towards 100% coverage offering global roaming, long-range Bluetooth support and Wi-Fi ready capabilities with new self-service CAN configuration.
Construction Safety
How to Improve Your Heat-Related Illness Prevention Plan
In 2023 there were more "extreme heat" days in the United States that any previous year on record, and 2024 might still top even that. Facing facts about heat-related illness, and properly protecting asphalt workers is more important than ever before.
Worksite Equipment
Ergodyne Launches New Thermal Gear
N-Ferno 6475 Insulated Freezer Coveralls, 6476 Insulated Freezer Jacket and 6477 Insulated Freezer Bib Overalls are rated to -50°F (-46°C) for up to five hours of moderate activity.
Construction Safety
Automated Bodyguard: Safety Technology Adds Protection for Workers
While elimination of hazards and substitution rank at the top of the NIOSH hierarchy in dealing with jobsite risks, new solutions focused on safety technology are often some of the most impactful.
Worksite Equipment
Werner Launches Fall Protection Utility Lifeline
The new anchor strap fall arrest system was developed specifically for professionals who work on utility poles or similar structures.
Worksite Equipment
Milwaukee Tool Cooling Products
Including a skull cap, sweat bands for both safety helmets and hard hats, a safety helmet liner and two cooling towels, this new category helps users stay cool while working in sunlight or in non-ventilated areas.
Worksite Equipment
Milwaukee Tool BOLT Safety Helmets with IMPACT ARMOR Liner
Designed with RHEON technology, the BOLT Safety Helmets with IMPACT ARMOR Liner allow users to use multiple accessories at once.
Equipment Management
Permitting & Safety in Mobile Fueling
For fleets considering the adoption of a mobile refueling service, permitting is one important step that adds to overall fleet safety but is often overlooked.
Worksite Equipment
Makita 18V LXT Heated Vest
The DCV202ZL utilizes Makita 18V LXT batteries that can provide heat for up to 35 hours using one fully charged 6.0Ah LXT battery on low setting (battery not included).
Worksite Equipment
Wearin' IoT Fall Detection Sensor
Based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology and powered by AI, the solution comprises two platforms, one physical and the other digital, communicating with each other in real time.
Worksite Equipment
Brass Knuckle Offers Vader Goggle
Washable and durable, BK-Anti-FOG protection disperses water molecules across the surface of the lens to restrict moisture buildup.
Safety Equipment - Other
KOROYD and GE Unveil GH400 Safety Helmet
The GH400 utilizes KOROYD’s patented impact absorption with heat stress reduction, helping safeguard employee health and minimize injury risk caused by rising temperatures on the jobsite.
Equipment Management
What Is Rigging & Machine Moving in Construction?
Creativity, planning and technology are required for safe and efficient equipment transportation.
Construction Safety
Making Sense of Complex Accessibility Regulations
Accessibility compliance is an important aspect of any construction or building project and firms need to remember that there are numerous rules both at the federal and state level which can impact them.
Business
HD Hyundai Earns CES Innovation Awards
HD Hyundai XiteSolution is the first construction equipment manufacturer to use fusion technology to supplement a machine’s cameras and radars.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 11: Jobsite Safety
Three construction experts discuss how the use of smart cameras is improving safety on jobsites by increasing visibility around heavy equipment.
Business
Winter Warnings for Electrical Safety
More than half of the 45,000 annual electrical fires occur between December and February. The causes of electrical fires can range from damaged wiring and space heaters to outdoor and indoor holiday decorations.
Equipment Management
Georgia Contractor Reins in Driver Behavior With Telematics
Decreases in speeding and hard braking events and improved truck spacing were just some of the wins for this company.
Construction Safety
How to Minimize Health Risks to Employees at a Construction Site
How can construction companies minimize the health risk to employees at the jobsite? Here are certain measures you can adopt to minimize the risks of health hazards.
Excavators
Avoiding Demolition Hazards
Jobsite safety involves the OEMs, operators, contractors and everyone on the site.
Underground Equipment
Equipment for Underground Utility Construction
Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.
Business
White Cap CEO to Retire, Successor Named
John Stegeman has made the decision to retire from his position as CEO of White Cap effective Jan. 28, 2024.