Brian C. Myers - Thu March 06, 2003
Hearing Protection: Unique Challenges of Construction Sites
SPECIAL TO CEG
Hazardous noise levels are the most common safety hazard faced by workers today, and construction workers are no exception. More than 27 percent of highway construction workers are exposed to potentially damaging levels of noise on a daily basis, and the construction work environment presents unique challenges for protecting hearing.
A recent study found only 40 percent of construction workers wearing hearing protection in a noise hazardous area....
Wed December 18, 2002
OSHA Aims to Protect Crews
A partnership to reduce injuries, illnesses and deaths in the hazardous construction industry was recently signed by the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the on-site construction manager of the new Philadelphia Phillies Ballpark, Driscoll/Hunt Joint Venture.
“Cooperation among labor, management and OSHA is vital to ensure the safety and health of workers on a large and complex construction project,” said John L....
Tue October 08, 2002
Caterpillar Receives Engine Certification from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Caterpillar Inc. has announced certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the company’s on-highway truck engines manufactured after September 30, 2002. The certification ensured the availability of Caterpillar’s industry-leading truck engines after the EPA emissions deadline of October 1.
The EPA certification allows the sale of Caterpillar engines in 49 states and Canada with no restrictions for customers who purchase the engines....
Thu June 13, 2002
PA DEP Secretary Helps to Dedicate Westmoreland County Flood-Protection Project
On behalf of Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary David E. Hess has joined Jeannette Mayor John J. Kisic to dedicate the first phase of the newly rehabilitated and upgraded Brush Creek Flood Protection Project in Westmoreland County.
"We are grateful for the City of Jeannette in its continuing role as a sponsor of one of Pennsylvania’s family of flood-protection projects," Hess said....
Mon February 04, 2002
Nissan Construction Files for Court Protection
Ailing mid-sized Japanese builder Nissan Construction Co Ltd said on Sunday it had filed for court protection from creditors with about 114.7-billion yen ($863.8 million) in total liabilities.
Nissan Construction became the third mid-sized Japanese general contractor to go bust in just under four months, following the bankruptcy of Sato Kogyo Co Ltd earlier this month and Aoki Corp in December....
Sat December 02, 2000
Steel Roof Protects ’Quest for Knowledge’ in Arizona
How do you protect a scientific instrument of amazing complexity and precision when it is located on a remote Arizona mountaintop? That was the challenge facing a consortium of universities and scientific organizations as they launched a project to build the most powerful ground-based telescope in the world on Mount Graham, near Safford, AZ....
Wed July 05, 2000
Terramite’s T5C Backhoe Offers Extra Protection for Operators
Terramite has released its T5C backhoe. The T5C backhoe buckets are quick attach and easily changed. They range in size from 20 to 97 centimeters (8 to 38 in.) and have 1.3-centimeter (.5 in.) high carbon cutting edges with cast steel replacement teeth....
Wed April 12, 2000
Equipment Shield Protects Skid Steer From Scrapes, Scratches
Equipment Shield offers a solution for the owners of skid steers tired of all the abrasions, scratches and dents that these machines constantly receive.
Equipment Shield is tough diamond-plated aluminum fabricated to fit skid steers and protect the machine where it is most vulnerable....
