Virginia Department of Transportation - Mon April 17, 2023
VDOT Urges Virginia Motorists to 'Work With Us'
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will observe National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) Monday to Friday, April 17 to 21, to honor employees and contractors who risk their lives to keep Virginia moving every day....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon April 17, 2023
Spreader Bars, Lifting Beams Make for More Efficient, Safer Crane Pick
Installing a below-the-hook lifting device can streamline a lift and ensure the safety of your crew and the load. The device is used to attach a load to a crane so the load can be moved safely and may involve slings, hooks and rigging hardware....
SSI - Thu March 09, 2023
SSI at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023
You want a fleet of vehicles with safety lighting products and accessories that keep your drivers safe. These products often become mundane, and the public loses its alertness. SSI believes all employees should be safe on the job....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed February 22, 2023
Playing Nice With OSHA: How to Avoid Fines for Jobsite Violations
The Department of Labor opened the year with an increase in the cost of penalties for employer violations. This means not only the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration, but the Employee Benefits Security Administration, Wage and Hour Division and Office of Workers' Compensation Programs are all under the fee-hike umbrella....
Department of Labor - Tue February 21, 2023
Dallas, Fort Worth OSHA Offices, BBB to Educate Builders
OSHA's Dallas and Fort Worth area offices and the Better Business Bureau have signed an alliance to educate employers and employees on workplace hazards. The alliance's partners will provide information, guidance and training resources to construction and general industry employers to help protect the safety and health of workers....
AEM - Mon February 20, 2023
AEM Offers Newly Released Portable Rock Crusher, Slipform Paver Manuals
AEM recently announced a pair of new safety manual titles, offering its members and the customers they serve more user-friendly and easily accessible content on safe practices to use when operating and maintaining machinery....
ARTBA - Mon February 13, 2023
ARTBA Joins U.S. DOT Call to Action on Safety
To reduce injuries and deaths on roadways, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has joined forces with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in a new "Call to Action" campaign....
AEM - Tue February 07, 2023
AEM Finalizes Updates to Pair of Popular Safety Manual Titles
AEM has announced a pair of recent safety manual updates in accordance with its longstanding mission to provide up-to-date and industry-consensus safety materials that encourage safe equipment operation....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon February 06, 2023
Are Crane Operator Breaks Feasible?
A crane operator's comfort is crucial to a successful day at work. Discomfort to the point of tension is unhealthy, while relaxing to the point of drowsiness is a danger to the operator, crew and people on the ground....
TxDOT - Tue January 24, 2023
TxDOT Drivers Compete in Truck Roadeo Competition
Focused and determined to win, 52 of TxDOT's best drivers gathered at the North Travis County Area Office in North Austin to decide the title of 2022 State Truck Roadeo Champion. The goal of the Occupational Safety Division's State Truck Roadeo program is to establish safe vehicle operation and effective pre-trip inspections to reduce vehicle incidents....
