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Risk realization
People have a tendency to become complacent and overlook risky situations over time. Why do injuries and fatalities occur in the workplace? Or, perhaps a better question would be, why do the same injuries and fatalities continue to occur? When… Keep Reading
Violent complainant
An employee complained about a defective seat in his haul truck. His supervisor told him his complaint was “petty.” The employee threw a pen at the supervisor and was immediately discharged. The employee filed a wrongful discharge case with the… Keep Reading
An eye on safety
The human eye is a complex and intricate organ that provides us with the invaluable sense of sight. Commonly referred to as our windows to the world, eyes allow us to take in the majority of information we obtain about the… Keep Reading
Roundtable & Conference: Give and take
Sunny Gulf Coast Florida was the setting for this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, which was held in Ft. Myers. Following are edited transcripts from the two roundtable sessions. Participants - Session One Moderator: Darren Constantino, Pit &… Keep Reading
Keep ’em movin’
Proper maintenance of tires and tracks will allow your operation’s mobile vehicles and mobile plants to stay on the go. With companies drilling down on all costs these days, every aspect of the operations and equipment is under close scrutiny.… Keep Reading
2014 State of the Industry
The industry is optimistic heading into the new year, and efforts are underway to lobby for an improved highway bill. Although the divide between the nation’s infrastructure needs and the funds available continues to widen, the overall economy is continuing… Keep Reading
MSHA investigation focus
MSHA conducts three major types of investigations: accident investigations, special investigations and discrimination investigations. Trends are changing, and MSHA is shifting its emphasis to certain areas over others. Regular inspectors who are assigned to investigate the specific incident conduct these… Keep Reading
Bronx Crushers
Interlinked plants expedite concrete recycling for a New York City company. Interlinked aggregate processing plants are making demolition concrete recycling more economical in the heart of one of the most competitive markets for recycled concrete aggregate, New York City. There,… Keep Reading
Bright ideas
Lehigh Hanson has found that in addition to Energy Star awards, cost savings are another result of smart energy use. Over the past 18 months, one of the largest construction materials companies in North America, Lehigh Hanson Inc., has captured… Keep Reading