Talking Training and Safety with Fairchild Equipment

Fairchild Equipment discusses company's safety first mentality.

Nov 17, 2020

Fairchild Equipment

Rental The Bottom Line Final

In this podcast, Marty Schumacher, corporate safety manager, and Van Clarkson, president of Fairchild Equipment, sit down with Marketing Manager Melissa Barnes to discuss the company's "Safety First" mentality, employee training practices, OSHA-aligned courses, and more.

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ARTBA Outlines Industry Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Heat Safety Standard

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Astec Introduces New EZR3 Screed

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Pavement Awards 2026 Resized

[CLOSED] 2026 Pavement Awards

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Be the Problem Solver Clients Remember

September 21, 2025

ARTBA Outlines Industry Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Heat Safety Standard

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

As OSHA advances its long-awaited heat safety standard, ARTBA has provided detailed feedback representing the transportation construction industry.

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Astec Introduces New EZR3 Screed

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Astec Industries has introduced the EZR3 Screed, a new rear-mount screed designed to deliver next-level mat quality, stability, and performance for asphalt contractors.

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[CLOSED] 2026 Pavement Awards

Submissions now close Oct 31 at midnight! These awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry.

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Be the Problem Solver Clients Remember

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The contractors who win are the ones who listen, solve problems, and make life easier for their clients. A problem-solving mindset can transform your asphalt business.

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Why the Skilled Labor Shortage Isn't What You Think It Is

Despite the overall workforce bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, the gap between available skilled workers and the demand for them persists.

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FAYAT Completes Deal, Fully Acquires LeeBoy

The North Carolina-based manufacturer strengthens FAYAT’s footprint in North America while preserving LeeBoy’s trusted brand identity.

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How NAPSA Power Sweeping Standard Protects Contractors From Legal Risk

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The North American Power Sweeping Association has introduced a new industry standard aimed at protecting contractors from litigation, reducing insurance exposure, and raising the bar for safety and professionalism.

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National Street Sweeper Test Highlights Microplastic Removal and Water Quality Impact

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For the first time in over two decades, the power sweeping industry is undergoing rigorous national testing to measure how well its machines protect water quality.

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When The Heat Is On: Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews In The Sunbelt

Heat safety has become a buzzword to health and safety professionals, but what happens when state's move to erode protections for workers?

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Explore how Void-Reducing Asphalt Membranes work, how they're applied, and why more DOTs and contractors are adopting this proven method to extend pavement life.

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When private, commercial companies do work for municipalities, there are a few things government employees want you to keep in mind.

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AI, Road Asset Management and ROI Dominate at PWX 2025

Stretching narrow budgets to maintain local roadways is one of the biggest challenges public sector workers face on a daily basis.

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