ARTBA - Mon May 03, 2021
ARTBA Training Resources Aim to Improve Transportation Project Safety
As the transportation construction industry gets ready for its peak season, so too is the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) with its world-class safety training programs. "For decades, ARTBA has worked to create and deliver high-quality education resources that are focused directly on the hazards faced by the transportation construction industry," said Bradley Sant, ARTBA senior vice president for safety and education....
ARTBA - Thu April 29, 2021
On 'Go Orange Day!' ARTBA Reminds Motorists to Drive Safe, Work Safe, Save Lives
With "Go Orange Day!" on April 28, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) observes National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) April 26-30, with this critical message to the nation's roadways users — "Obey Speed Limits....
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association - Wed April 28, 2021
GLTPA Applauds Safe Routes Act Legislation Introduction
The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) commended Congressman Mike Gallagher (R) Green Bay, Wis., for his persistence to create a safer environment for local communities and truck drivers with the re-introduction of the Safe Routes Act, H.R....
AGC of Utah - Tue April 20, 2021
AGC Members Discuss 'Focus Four' at Safety Conference
Utah contractors, safety suppliers and other safety-minded professionals came together in March at AGC of Utah's 23rd Annual Safety Conference & MSHA Spring Thaw at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed April 07, 2021
Diversity Drives Wearables Technology in Construction
Worker safety is a major component of the construction equation, and COVID-19 has made it even more critical. Rapidly shifting demographics on the job site demand modifications to personal protective equipment in the form of comfort, ergonomics and cutting-edge technology....
IAAP - Tue March 30, 2021
IAAP Announces 'Rock Solid' Safety Awards
For the past 19 years, the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) Safety Committee has encouraged companies to adopt systems and practices that prevent injuries or illnesses by recognizing members with its "Rock Solid" safety award program....
ATSSA - Tue March 23, 2021
UDOT Engineer John Leonard Earns National Safety Award
The American Traffic Safety Services Association recently announced the winners of the Industry Achievement Award, the Mark of Excellence Award and the National Safety Award. The awards were given as part of the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, held online from Feb....
Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers - Wed March 17, 2021
IAAP Awards Hanson Material Service for Innovative Safety, Health Leadership
The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) announced Hanson Material Service as the winner of its annual Innovative Safety and Health Leadership Award. The IAAP's safety committee developed this award to recognize a company, workplace team or individual demonstrating superior or exemplary contributions in safety and health leadership that engage employees with the understanding of what is needed to build and sustain an "injury free workplace" through their innovative and collective efforts....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon March 15, 2021
Tips for Working Around Overhead Power Lines
Electrocutions resulting from contact between a crane and overhead power lines is still a leading cause of death on job sites. The key to safety around power lines is awareness, and an experienced operator knows to assume all lines are energized until he's confirmed otherwise....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu February 25, 2021
Construction Associations Consider Generic COVID Workplace Guidance Redundant, Impractical
Both ARTBA and the AGC have concerns about the late-January executive order President Joe Biden signed regarding safe workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance follows Biden's request that OSHA decide by March 15, 2021, whether an emergency temporary standard (ETS) is needed....
