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Wireless Communication for Construction Crew Safety

The problem: how to protect construction workers from dangerous noise while still allowing them to communicate warnings and other vital information.

Wireless headsets provide both hearing protection and the ability for clear communication on the jobsite.

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 23-27, 2012, is National Work Zone Awareness Week - a week focused on improving public awareness of construction work zone safety

The National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week 2012 theme is 'Don't Barrel Through Work Zones! Drive Smart to Arrive Alive'.

Vehicles Crashed into the Construction Zones of 68% of Highway Contractors, AGC Study Finds

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

18% of work zone crashes kill a construction worker; 15% kill vehicle occupants

Renewed Efforts in Construction Roadway Work Zone Safety

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

A renewed alliance between OSHA and the Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners will continue to focus on prventing worker injuries and deaths in roadway construction work zones

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"Ready Reckoner" Helps Platform Operators Calculate Correct Spreader Plate Sizes

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Conversion tool helps operators calculate appropriate spreader plate sizes to ensure safe use of powered access equipment

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IPAF Rental Market Reports Show Bright Outlook for US Market With Mixed Expectations Abroad

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The US market experienced relatively strong growth in rental revenue to $6.2 billion in 2011, mainly due to increased demand leading to higher rental rates. Continuous growth is expected in the next two years.

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How to Survive a Visit from OSHA

OSHA to Hold Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meeting

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

The May 8-11 meeting agenda includes discussion on Standards Improvement Project rulemaking, a presentation on OSHA surveillance and targeting in the construction industry and many more topics

Have Tier 4 Technologies Quarantined US Equipment Markets?

US EPA diesel emission regulations could cut off developing nations as a market for used equipment

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12 Steps to Backing Equipment Safely

How to control the real and present danger of backing vehicles on busy job sites

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RZ Mask

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IRONCAT Welding Gloves and Apparel

West Chester Holdings, Inc.

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