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Safety
OSHA Announces Proposed Rule to Protect Workers Exposed to Crystalline Silica
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
The proposed rulemaking includes two separate standards - one for general industry and maritime employment and one for construction
Safety
Video: OSHA Presents "Deadly Dust" Silica
In this video from OSHA (9:14 min.), learn more about how dust control methods can help limit workers' exposure to crystalline silica
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Safety
New Training Resources Protect Women in the Construction Industry
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
OSHA and National Association of Women in Construction alliance will focus on musculoskeletal and sanitation hazards and issues related to poorly-fitting personal protective equipment
Management
Equipment Finance Sector See Double Digit Drop in New Business Volume in July
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
July new business volume in the equipment finance sector up 9% year-over-year, down 16% month-to-month
The amount of new business financed during the spring and summer months continues to grow at a moderate pace, according to the association's president and CEO.
Safety
2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Score Five-Star Safety Ratings
General Motors Company
GM's are the first pickup trucks to receive the highest possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety since the NHTSA changed its assessment program for the 2011 model year
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Workforce
NDA Releases Educational Videos from Annual Convention
National Demolition Association
This is the first time the National Demolition Association has made its convention seminars available for viewing by all professionals involved in the demolition process
Workforce
Post-Tensioning Design Experts to Conduct 'Post-Tensioning Design for Building Structures' Seminars in Fall 2013
Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI)
Regional seminars will be held in Virginia, Texas and British Columbia in September and October
Safety
Video: How to Have a Successful Tailgate Safety Meeting
This video takes a look at elements of successful construction tailgate safety meetings
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Management
Employees with 'Attitude': How to Reverse the Entitlement Attitude of Your Problem-Staffers
5 tips to turn around negative attitudes and allow employers to assume their proper roles in the workplace.
The relationship between employer and employee works best when the relationship is kind but formal as opposed to friend-like and casual.
Safety
Safer Steps with Tilt-up Concrete
Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Industry safety guidelines from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association provide tilt-up concrete contractors a plan for worker protection.
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association offers several initiatives to help improve safety on tilt-up jobsites.
Workforce
New ACI Code Requirements for Anchor Installation
American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
The new ACI code requirements for concrete adhesive anchor installation will cost contractors time and money to certify personnel.
Management
Equipment Leasing Industry Sees Confidence Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
The Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry saw its fourth consecutive increase to reach 61 in August 2013
According to survey results, 32.4% of executives said they believe business conditions will improve, up from 25% in July.
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