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Guest Blog: FMSHRC redefines “flagrant violation”
Adele Abrams, Esp., CMSP
In a precedential decision, the Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission (FMSHRC) has reversed an Administrative Law Judge’s ruling and, in doing so, expands the scope of what can be deemed a “flagrant violation”--a category ... Read More...
Resources (Information Library)
Safety e-book
The online AEM Store is offering its Aerial Work Platform Safety Manual in e-book format, allowing equipment operators and others to access safety information via mobile devices. All safety e-books feature variable type, the ability to embed and email ... Read More...
Mobile Apps (Information Library)
Holcim’s enhanced global version weatherAPP offers a GPS location feature that provides a four-day forecast and favorability conditions for placing concrete.
Holcim (US) Inc. | holcim.us
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens offers an app that gives users easy access to its social ... Read More...
New Websites (Information Library)
Terex Washing Systems launched a website to provide customers and distributors with fast, easy access to information about its washing products.
Terex Washing Systems | terex.com/washing
Hendrickson has launched an online Vocational Truck Suspension Selector Tool. The tool, available through the company’s website, ... Read More...
Saving Time and Money
An Indiana limestone operator reduces conveyor carryback and spillage, freeing up maintenance crew for other tasks.
The 243 Complex consists of 243 Lime, a pulverized (or fine grind) limestone operation; 243 Quarry, a crushed limestone operation that, among its traditional ... Read More...
Residential is up while infrastructure is status quo (at best)
The first quarter of 2013 closed with slow, but steady, deal activity — the same pattern we’ve seen in recent years. The demand from buyers is as healthy as we have seen in years and there remains a significant supply ... Read More...
GUEST BLOG: Byrd Mine Safety Act: Different Lyrics But Same Old Song
Adele Abrams, Esp., CMSP
It's Ba-ack! On March 17, Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) and 17 other democratic co-sponsors introduced HR 1373, the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2013, a revised version of last session's model that refocuses ... Read More...
GUEST BLOG: Your mood impacts organizational performance
By Timothy F. Bednarz, Ph.D.
Numerous studies have shown that when leaders are in a happy mood, the individuals around them tend to view everything in a much more positive light. The resulting atmosphere provides for an optimistic workplace, which ... Read More...
Thursday AGG1 seminar standouts
Here are a few of the AGG1 Academy seminars that caught our eye. If you attend one of these, please let us know what you think.
Thursday, March 21
7:30 - 9 a.m.
TH41: Defending Against MSHA Elevated Enforcement and MSHA Special Investigations: ... Read More...
Wednesday AGG1 seminar standouts
We looked over the list of AGG1 Academy seminars scheduled for today and found a few that looked especially interesting and informative. If you attend one of these, please let us know what you thought of it.
Wednesday, March 20
7:30 - ... Read More...
Zelnak named winner of Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award
Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr.
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr., as the recipient of the 16th annual Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award for his dedication to the construction aggregates industry, his family ... Read More...
ARTBA Chief Economist warns federal budget uncertainty could impact market in coming months
The real value of highway construction was up 4.3 percent in January 2013 compared to January 2012, according to the latest analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).
“Weather is the driving force ... Read More...
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