Nominations for 2022 Liberty Mutual Innovation Award Close Soon

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Nominations are closing soon for the 2022 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction, which recognizes innovative approaches for reducing or eliminating hazards that lead to injuries and pain for construction workers. The nominated intervention can take many forms, including a new tool, an evidence-based technology, a new work practice or a novel safety and health program. It could also be a grassroots or media campaign focused on reaching smaller contractors or segments of the construction workforce at higher risk. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance in partnership with CPWR, the award includes a $15,000 cash prize for the winning individual … Read more

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World of Asphalt Launches App for 2022 Show in Nashville

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World of Asphalt released the official app for the 2022 show March 29-31 in Nashville, Tennessee. Asphalt paving professionals can download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play before leaving for the Music City, and plan their visit based on the live map and exhibitor directory. World of Asphalt, and the co-located AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, will showcase 500 exhibitors and 120 education sessions and asphalt paving pros can use the app to explore the show before they register. Registration is 15% off through Feb. 26. For a look at the conference’s health and safety commitment, … Read more

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Trimble Dimensions+ 2022 Call for Speakers Open

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Trimble has opened its Call for Speakers for the Trimble Dimensions+ 2022 User Conference, which will be held Nov 7-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With emphasis on education, technology and networking, this event will serve as an unmatched opportunity for speakers to share their real-world experiences and industry insights with peers from around the world. Thousands of attendees will gather at Dimensions+ to attend sessions highlighting groundbreaking technology that can transform work and drive a sustainable future. Topics include autonomy; building design, construction and operation; civil engineering and infrastructure; forensics; forestry; local, state and federal government; land administration; mapping and … Read more

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CPWR Launches Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System

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CPWR has just launched the Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System, its latest resource to help contractors and safety professionals improve job site safety culture and safety climate – and therefore reduce the potential for injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Developed with extensive industry input, this robust new system builds on the resources we’ve created since 2016 that enable firms to measure and strengthen their safety climate. The SC-SMIS includes features that allow companies to measure jobsite safety climate across eight leading indicators with proven tools such as the S-CAT and the S-CAT; download evidence-based safety management policies, procedures, guidelines and templates … Read more

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Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2022

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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, which represents the nearly $1 trillion equipment finance sector, revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2022. Real private investment by U.S. businesses in equipment and software is forecast to be almost $2 trillion in 2022, with a substantial amount of that investment activity financed, so these trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy. ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta said, “The pandemic is the underlying theme throughout the trends this year as equipment acquisition continues to drive supply chains across all U.S. manufacturing and service sectors. Nearly eight in 10 … Read more

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