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IPAF to Host Regional Conference in Houston on May 5

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The International Powered Access Federation is hosting a regional conference for its members and their customers on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Houston, TX in conjunction with the Houston Area Safety Council.

The Star Concept: How to Increase Crew Power

The Star Concept assists the crew foreman by getting more support from those already engaged to work on the crew while still holding the crew foreman responsible for the final results

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Brass Knuckle CR4300 Glove

Brass Knuckle Safety Products

Brass Knuckle CR4300 work gloves feature a crinkle grip pattern that enhances dexterity, reduces the likelihood of sprains and minimizes fatigue

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Indiana Senate Votes to Repeal Common Construction Wage Law

Proposal to repeal the state law passes by just five votes in the GOP-controlled Indiana Senate

Survey: 31% of Contractors Will Move Project Management to the Cloud

On Center Software

Data integration, collaboration, communication and error reduction said to be driving takeoff, estimating and project management processes to the cloud by 2017

A Contractor’s 4 Legal Obligations to Prevent Falls

What construction contractors must do to stem the tide and minimize liability when it comes to falls and fall protection

StopConstructionFalls.com's interactive map of 2014 Fatal Construction Falls offers detail on each fatal incident.

Growing the Demand for Biofuels in Off-highway Equipment Applications

Will advancing technology lead to the increased use of ethanol and biodiesel within the off-highway equipment industry?

The infographic highlights the different types of biofuels and the materials from which they're derived. Source: Ricardo Strategic Consulting

BuildingBlok Free Invitation To Bid System Transforms the Bidding Process

Web-based, free to use technology allows general contractors to easily manage contacts and send invitations to bid to subcontractors

Concrete Foundations Association Introduces Industry Specific Insurance Program

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

How a Proper Construction Demolition Engineering Survey Can Prevent OSHA Citations

Citations for construction demolition engineering surveys have been the most cited rule for the last 10 years accounting for 15% of all citations issued to demolition contractors OSHA inspected

New Construction Safety Laboratory Designed for Virtual Jobsite Training

Lab will include interactive projection system allowing workers to complete various construction tasks without risk of injury and a driving simulator to help evaluate drivers as they pass through a work zone

OSHA Official Challenges Access Industry to Uphold Safety Record

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

“Safety is not a luxury; it’s a necessity that every worker deserves,” said Jordan Barab, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, speaking to an audience of about 250 at the IPAF Summit on March 26 in Washington, DC.

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