360 USA - Mon October 04, 2021
VIDEO: 360 USA Introduces Reflective Safety Harness With ANSI/IESA 107-2020 Type O Class 1 Compliance
360 USA, a southern California-based supplier of high-visibility garments for work and play, announced its new reflective safety harness that is ANSI/ISEA 2020 Type 0 Class 1 compliant. On display at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, this fully adjustable harness builds upon 360 USA's success with selling reflective running harnesses and takes it to a whole new level....
ARTBA - Thu September 30, 2021
Contractors from Virginia, Louisiana, Illinois Receive 2021 ARTBA National Contractor Safety Awards
Transportation construction companies from three states were recognized for their outstanding employee safety programs during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) Annual Convention, held in Pinehurst, N.C....
CEG - Thu September 16, 2021
PennDOT Teams with Builders, PA Turnpike, to Launch Safety Campaign
Pennsylvania's highway construction industry began partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for a safety stand-down on Sept. 15....
TxDOT - Tue September 07, 2021
New Task Force Directs Funding to Vital Highway Safety
The Texas Transportation Commission recently announced a new task force to be comprised of representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation and the state's metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to further identify and fund safety projects from funding allocated to MPOs throughout the state with a relentless focus on reducing the number of fatalities on Texas highways....
American Concrete Pumping Association - Wed September 01, 2021
American Concrete Pumping Association Releases New Safety Materials
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has released new and updated safety materials to fulfill its ongoing mission of promoting safe concrete pumping practices. The first item, Safety Bulletin: Use of Lay Flat Hose, identifies and illustrates the handling guidelines for using lay-flat hoses on the job....
Vita Inclinata - Tue August 24, 2021
Vita Inclinata Ships Its First System to HOLT Crane & Equipment
Vita Inclinata, developer and producer of helicopter and crane load stabilization and precision hardware, has shipped its first system to HOLT Crane & Equipment (HOLT), a provider of heavy equipment, service and parts....
Oregon OSHA - Tue August 24, 2021
Oregon OSHA Launches Free Training to Contractors
A new online video training course developed by Oregon OSHA is intended to help employers and workers in the construction industry meet the requirements of the agency's fall protection standards. The free course features insights from industry leaders, along with practical demonstrations, a review of relevant requirements and a discussion of terms and processes related to fall protection in the industry....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu July 29, 2021
How to Be an A+ Crane Signal Person
The signal person is one of the most critical roles on a construction site where a crane is in operation. The qualified signaler prevents accidents, ensures solid lift and placement of the load and keeps everyone safe on the ground....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed July 28, 2021
Focusing On Hazard Communication Standards
The Department of Labor's focus for the second half of 2021 will be on a laundry list of regulations that could directly impact contractors in the construction industry. Feeling the effects of a federal agenda that includes 26 OSHA regulations, the business of construction may look a lot different by next year....
CEG - Tue July 27, 2021
Colorado Contractor Jailed for Trench Collapse That Killed Crewman
An Avon, Colo., contractor was sentenced to 10 months in jail in mid-July following a trench collapse at his company's Granby work site that fatally injured worker Rosario Martinez. Bryan Johnson, owner of ContractOne Inc....
