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What to Expect From the New Self-Retracting Devices Standard

by Andre Pelland | Nov 3, 2021
Equipment | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Tools

The ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 2021 revision becomes effective August 2022. Users need to understand and prepare for changes in terminology performance requirements that will alter equipment selection criteria.

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors

Federal contractors and subcontractors providing services to the federal government should begin preparing now to implement guidelines for COVID-19 workplace safety.

ANSI Standards Include Requirements for Direct Supervisors of MEWP Operators

by Scott Owyen | Aug 18, 2021
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

New ANSI A92 Standards went into effect just over a year ago in June 2020. Many changes provide additional emphasis on the user, most often defined as the employer.

Hard Hit by COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy? Call in Occupational Health Reinforcement

Construction companies experiencing vaccine hesitancy among their employees can invite health experts to talk about the virus and vaccinations.

Significant Impacts of Revenue Recognition Under New Topic 606

Understanding the new revenue recognition standard is essential to determine how it will impact contractors' financial statements.

Achieving EPA Compliance With Automated Wastewater Treatment

by Sal Boutureira | May 27, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Automated wastewater treatment systems help heavy equipment rental companies and dealers remain in compliance with EPA and local standards, while significantly reducing the cost of treatment, labor and disposal.

DOL Guidance on Compensability of Travel Time

by JaimeB. Wisegarver | May 20, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Technology

The DOL has issued an opinion letter with guidance on whether travel time of non-exempt foremen and laborers is compensable work time under the FLSA.

High Safety and Quality Standards Aren’t Just for Government Projects

Getting safety and quality right is imperative in construction. Not only does it ensure that employees go home safely to their families each night, but projects are run seamlessly with no unnecessary glitches, expensive rework [...]

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What to Expect From the New Self-Retracting Devices Standard

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors

ANSI Standards Include Requirements for Direct Supervisors of MEWP Operators

Hard Hit by COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy? Call in Occupational Health Reinforcement

Significant Impacts of Revenue Recognition Under New Topic 606

Achieving EPA Compliance With Automated Wastewater Treatment

DOL Guidance on Compensability of Travel Time

High Safety and Quality Standards Aren’t Just for Government Projects

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