Safety
CalPortland VP to receive NSSGA safety, health award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) selected Mark Rock, senior vice president of risk management for CalPortland, to receive its 2017 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award. According to NSSGA, the award recognizes… Keep Reading
Tire maintenance tips for aggregate producers
Roy Brooks, off-the-road specialist for the East Region at GCR Tires & Service, offers his thoughts on what makes for a successful tire maintenance program. Keep Reading
Former coal exec to be nominated as MSHA head
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate former coal executive David Zatezalo to be the assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Hurricane Harvey and the effects on the Houston market
Hurricane Harvey will forever change the lives of those in Houston. What impact is the epic storm having on area aggregate producers, and what's the outlook for the industry in southeast Texas? Keep Reading
Overlooking tire pressure a detriment to a successful program
Roy Brooks, off-the-road specialist for GCR Tires & Service's East Region, dives into the role of tire pressure and why aggregate operations should value this metric. Keep Reading
OSHA advises workers to get ‘water, rest and shade’
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers and workers to take precautions to stay safe before a heatwave begins. Keep Reading
How Lehigh Hanson is making its operations safer
Lehigh Hanson’s safety and health initiatives boosted safety across its operations, reducing injury rates by 20 percent. Keep Reading
How text messaging can serve as a safety tool
Text messaging, when employed the right way, can serve as a highly beneficial safety tool. Find out how. Keep Reading
Workplace exams rule enforcement delayed to October
The Mine Safety & Health Administration is extending the effective date of its final rule on workplace exams to Oct 2. Keep Reading
