Twiceme - Tue December 03, 2024
Twiceme Survey: 60% of Construction Contractors Lack Access to Workplace Digital Safety Systems
Twiceme Technology, a Swedish company dedicated to revolutionizing safety solutions, revealed the findings of its 2024 Construction Safety Survey. In the industrial market survey of 500 construction contractors and 390 safety managers/directors, the data revealed that while 79 percent of safety managers have digital systems to track critical safety information and personal protective equipment (PPE) health, only 40 percent of contractors surveyed noted they have digital access to this information, too....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Sun December 01, 2024
OSHA Puts PPE for Women, Hard Hats On Its Radar
Employers have an obligation to protect their employees and that includes providing properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE). Well-fitted gear is essential for all workers but especially women as more choose construction as a long-term career field....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue November 19, 2024
Load Weight Plays Key Role in Keeping Crane Jobs Safe
The first step in planning a lift is to determine the weight of the load. A true understanding of load limits is critical to safe construction crane operations. Crane load limits ensure the equipment, cargo and ground crew are protected, and are why the load weight should be calculated early in the job planning process....
Volvo - Mon November 11, 2024
Volvo Trucks Launches Next-Generation Safety Systems to Protect Pedestrians, Cyclists
Volvo Trucks continuously develops its active safety systems to protect vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians, all with the purpose of taking steps towards the company's long-term vision of zero accident involving Volvo trucks....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu October 17, 2024
Modern V2X Tech Offers Info Truckers Still Like in Vintage CB Radios
The vehicle-to-everything (V2X) concept, on the DOT's drawing board for approximately 30 years, is being touted as a cutting-edge mechanism for U.S. highway safety and efficiency. The technology enables vehicles to communicate with each other as well as pedestrians, cyclists and roadside infrastructure....
ARTBA - Tue September 24, 2024
Contractors From California, Texas, Virginia Receive 2024 ARTBA Contractor Safety Awards
Transportation construction companies from three states were recognized Sept. 23 for their outstanding employee safety programs during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) national convention in Amelia Island, Fla....
VDOT - Wed September 18, 2024
VIDEO: Anniversary of Highway Workers' Memorial Renews Calls for Work Zone Safety
Two decades after the dedication of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) workers' memorial, highway workers continue to face the consequences of dangerous driving. Improved work zone safety is possible with collective efforts to practice good driving habits, including slowing down and avoiding distractions....
Lippmann - Mon September 16, 2024
Lippmann Continues to Demonstrate Commitment to Workplace Safety, Adding Safety Pin to Jaws
Lippmann, a manufacturer of aggregate processing equipment, announced its newly enhanced jaw safety pin. Underscoring the company's dedication to advancing workplace safety, the pin is designed to lock the pitman securely in the forward position during maintenance or repair and is now available for retrofit on select existing jaw models and comes standard on future jaw crushers....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu August 22, 2024
Consistent Jobsite Safety Returns Lower Premiums, Satisfied Employees, More
Many construction contractors are overlooking a partner in their quest for jobsite safety: their insurers. Taking advantage of safety analysis programs provided by insurance carriers can result in immediate premium discounts for fleet liability plans....
TxDOT - Tue August 20, 2024
TxDOT Earns Award From WASHTO for SH 146 Project
At the 2024 WASHTO conference in Omaha, Neb., TxDOT was presented with the award for Safety by America's Transportation Awards. The hardware went to TxDOT's $217 million State Highway 146 Expansion Project, which included the construction of a 2.1-mile express bridge as well as sidewalks, shared-used lanes, and a mile-long bike lane....
