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5 Best Railroad Work Boots

Work Gearz

If you are one of the many professionals that work for the railroads, you know well enough the challenges and issues regarding personal safety that you face every day you go to work. Railroad professionals deal with the heaviest of machinery daily, so good PPE is a given and this includes a good pair of protective work boots. 

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PNT and MiFi Allow Drones to Inspect Railroads

Construction Equipment

Perspective Navigation Technology (PNT) has answered a challenge that the Union Pacific Railroad and other industries that work in and around heavy metal structures encounter.

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$7M Grant To Help Tennessee Build Port Of Cates Landing Rail Extension 

Business Facilities

miles of rail to connect to nearby railroad and industrial park, promoting job creation in Tennessee’s most economically disadvantaged county. Federal BUILD grant will help construct 5.5 Read: $7M Grant To Help Tennessee Build Port Of Cates Landing Rail Extension at BusinessFacilities.com.

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20 Songs About Construction & Building

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We work in the industry so it’s no surprise to us that construction has been referenced in music for decades. From kid songs like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” all the way to anthems like “We Built This City,” construction-themed songs have made their way into our lives.

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Coveralls Vs Overalls: Two Important PPE For Industrial Workers

Work Gearz

Working on a construction site is both challenging and dangerous since workers are exposed to hazards unique to the construction industry. It is now essential for different construction and industrial sectors serving the purpose of protecting the body from the ankles to the wrists. Worn by manual workers who need heavy protection.

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Will Changes to Section 336 Impact the Future of the Commercial Drone Industry?

Construction Equipment

. . If you see a drone flying under a railroad bridge, how can you tell if that drone and its operator are legal and flying with nothing but the best intentions?

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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

Construction Junkie

There are currently 24 OSHA related items on this year’s agenda, but only a handful affecting the construction industry: Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal Standard affected: 29 CFR 1926.62 The lead standards for general industry and construction are based on lead toxicity information that is over 35 years old.

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