Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu May 02, 2024
Make Eliminating Jobsite Distractions Company Safety Goal
Heavy equipment operation requires a clear mind and sharp vision. Distractions from electronic devices, fatigue or ground activity can put the operator, the employer and the project at risk. Marking Distracted Driving Month in April, OSHA urged contractors to have a play to prevent operator distraction while driving machinery on the job....
One. network - Wed May 01, 2024
Oregon to Deploy First-of-Its-Kind, In-Cab Safety Alerts
Umatilla County, Ore., has partnered with one.network and Drivewyze to enhance road safety and efficiency across its transportation network. This partnership represents a significant leap forward in the endeavor to modernize roadway and work zone management, promising to set new benchmarks for safe and efficient transport....
Indiana Department of Transportation - Wed April 24, 2024
Indiana Officials Mark Start of 2024 Construction Season, Promote Safety
The Indiana Department of Transportation on April 17 officially marked the start of its 2024 construction season and emphasized the critical importance of work zone safety as construction and road maintenance projects begin across the state....
National Asphalt Pavement Association - Thu April 11, 2024
NAPA Urges Drivers to 'Watch For Us' During National Work Zone Awareness Week
Road construction crews put themselves on the line daily to ensure a functional surface transportation system. While there are always safety measures in place to protect these men and women, drivers behind the wheel — especially distracted drivers — often put these parents, children and neighbors at risk....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon April 08, 2024
States Put New Regs in Place for Tower Crane Safety
Washington State was poised to join other states regulating safety surrounding tower cranes. The state passed legislation in response to a deadly 2019 tower crane accident in Seattle, joining other major cities and states with tower crane regulations in place....
NCCCO - Thu April 04, 2024
New Report On Safety Hazards in Crane Industry
The NCCCO Foundation and the National Safety Council (NSC) through its Work to Zero initiative partnered to survey certified crane operators and inspectors regarding safety hazards in the crane industry....
Volvo Trucks North America - Thu March 28, 2024
Safety Drives Everything in All-New Volvo VNL
Volvo Trucks North America recently introduced the completely reimagined, all-new Volvo VNL, designed to revolutionize the heavy-duty trucking industry and set new standards for safety. With the vision of achieving zero accidents, Volvo Trucks' unwavering commitment to safety is demonstrated through the all-new Volvo VNL's next-generation driver assistance and occupant protection technologies....
Caterpillar - Tue March 05, 2024
Caterpillar Safety Services Launches New Programs to Help Build Resilient Safety Cultures Within Organizations
In its 50th year of operation, Caterpillar Safety Services incorporates the latest research and approaches to address safety excellence within organizations. With safety no longer being a box-ticking exercise but a true measure of employee engagement, Caterpillar Safety Services helps build a strong culture where safety practices are embedded across an organization....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 29, 2024
OSHA, CCO, NCCCO Foundation Partner to Reduce Risks for Workers
The construction crane industry is shoring up safety efforts to prevent accidents like those that have brought negative visibility to the market sector in the past few years. CCO and the NCCCO Foundation have formed an alliance with OSHA to keep the industry informed about OSHA's safety initiatives....
All Material Handling - Mon January 22, 2024
AMH Calls for Improved Safety in Non-Standard Lifts
More work is needed to ensure that non-standard lifts are carried out safely, according to a leading expert. All Material Handling (AMH) believes that too many non-traditional lifts are still taking place using the wrong hoist rings and eyebolts, creating unnecessary safety risks....
