VDOT - Wed September 18, 2024
VIDEO: Anniversary of Highway Workers' Memorial Renews Calls for Work Zone Safety
Two decades after the dedication of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) workers' memorial, highway workers continue to face the consequences of dangerous driving. Improved work zone safety is possible with collective efforts to practice good driving habits, including slowing down and avoiding distractions....
Lippmann - Mon September 16, 2024
Lippmann Continues to Demonstrate Commitment to Workplace Safety, Adding Safety Pin to Jaws
Lippmann, a manufacturer of aggregate processing equipment, announced its newly enhanced jaw safety pin. Underscoring the company's dedication to advancing workplace safety, the pin is designed to lock the pitman securely in the forward position during maintenance or repair and is now available for retrofit on select existing jaw models and comes standard on future jaw crushers....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu August 22, 2024
Consistent Jobsite Safety Returns Lower Premiums, Satisfied Employees, More
Many construction contractors are overlooking a partner in their quest for jobsite safety: their insurers. Taking advantage of safety analysis programs provided by insurance carriers can result in immediate premium discounts for fleet liability plans....
TxDOT - Tue August 20, 2024
TxDOT Earns Award From WASHTO for SH 146 Project
At the 2024 WASHTO conference in Omaha, Neb., TxDOT was presented with the award for Safety by America's Transportation Awards. The hardware went to TxDOT's $217 million State Highway 146 Expansion Project, which included the construction of a 2.1-mile express bridge as well as sidewalks, shared-used lanes, and a mile-long bike lane....
All Material Handling - Wed July 24, 2024
AMH Issues Warning Over Swivel Hook Confusion
Confusion over swivel hooks is creating safety risks and increasing costs for lifting companies, according to industry veterans. All Material Handling (AMH) said that the industry using the same name for two types of hooks can lead to the wrong hook being used in a range of applications....
Construction Association of Michigan - Tue July 16, 2024
Construction Association of Michigan Celebrates Outstanding Safety Performance of Member Companies
The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) announced the winners of its 2023 Safety Achievement Awards. These prestigious awards recognize CAM member companies for their exceptional dedication to promoting safety and health across all levels of their organizations....
FleetWatcher - Tue July 16, 2024
FleetWatcher Joins Nationwide Initiative to Enhance Work Zone Safety
FleetWatcher announced its participation in the Work Zone Data eXchange — a partnership with I-Cone that offers a breakthrough in work zone safety for the paving industry. This nationwide initiative brings together technology partners, state, local and federal transportation agencies, and all consumer vehicle navigation systems (Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Trimble and others) to raise awareness of work zones and the reduced speed limits through them....
Stamford Advocate & City of New Haven - Tue July 16, 2024
New Haven, Conn., Begins Work On $2.6M Traffic-Calming Project On Busy Quinnipiac Avenue
Chris Ozyck loves living in the Fair Haven Heights neighborhood of New Haven, Conn., but he doesn't love the fact that his vehicles have been struck six times over the past 23 years while parked in front of his home on Quinnipiac Avenue....
Ohio DOT - Tue July 16, 2024
ODOT Shares Safety Recommendations for U.S. 23 Corridor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks announced new recommendations to improve safety and traffic flow on a heavily traveled section of U.S. 23 between Columbus and Toledo....
Cisco Sarmiento, NAXSA - Tue July 02, 2024
Five Tips for Working in Excavations, Trenches
Excavation and trenches are frequently a part of construction and infrastructure projects. While trenching work is necessary in laying the foundation for utilities, pipelines and other projects, they also pose significant safety risks if not managed properly....
