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Management
Save Your Breath: Take Silicosis Risk Seriously
Protecting construction workers' lungs from airborne silica dust is not difficult, but you have to start by taking the risk seriously
Steps should be taken to reduce exposure to silica dust, which could lead to lung damage and related health issues in future.
Sealcoating
How to Know When Your Sealcoat is Dried and Cured
cumulative water loss happens rapidly in the early stages of film drying—in other words the first 80-90% of the film dries relatively fast, but the release of the last 15-20% of water takes much longer, requiring the right set of ambient and pavement conditions. For optimum performance, all water must leave the film: 80-90% is not good enough.
Safety
Not-So-Fun Facts About Work Zone Accidents
What causes the most deaths in road construction?
Safety
OSHA Cites S.J. Louis Construction of Texas for Exposing Workers to Excavation Hazards
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Proposed penalties of $45,500 for failing to protect workers from falling materials (serious violation) and for failing to provide required shoring (repeat violation)
Workforce
AGC Partners with Clicksafety to Provide Online Safety Training for Construction Professionals
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Course choices include mandatory OSHA 10- and 30-hour safety training and many other mandatory and optional programs at a discount for AGC member firms
Workforce
Road Crew Safety Instructor Kit
VISTA Training Inc.
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Management
DC Gets $8 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Transportation and Infrastructure
Funded projects include Kennedy Street Revitalization, infrastructure for American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial and dynamic parking pricing pilot program
Safety
Video: Working Safely With Hot Mix
Construction safety video on hazards of working with hot mix asphalt and how to do the work safely.
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Management
Video: Carbon Monoxide Safety
This construction safety video from Alabama AGC focuses on safety around gas powered equipment where carbon monoxide can be a danger.
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Dirt Work
Video: Working Around Construction Equipment Safely
This video from Alabama AGC focuses on tips for being careful around construction equipment and staying safe on the jobsite.
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Dirt Work
Video: Skid-Steer Loader Safety
Take proper precautions and inspect the unit and work area for safe operation of a skid-steer loader.
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Management
Louisiana Governor Announces $150 Million to Improve Rural Roads
DOTD plans to accept bids for these projects not eligible for federal funding beginning in January 2013
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