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TRIP: Arkansas Drivers Lose $3.2 Billion Due to Bad Roads

Construction Equipment

Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested, or lack some desirable safety features cost Arkansas motorists a total of $3.2 TRIP, a Washington, DC-based national transportation research nonprofit, says the deficiencies cost Arkansas drivers as much as $1,822 per… billion statewide annually.

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Arkansas DOT Rejects Terminated Employee Safety Concerns Over Incomplete Bridge Inspection

ENR Construction

Bridge inspector asserted it was unsafe for him to access the area of the bridge where the fracture occurred.

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OSHA targeting manufacturers on amputation hazards

FDR Safety

OSHA is launching what it calls a “surge” of planned inspections of manufacturers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas focused on amputation hazards. In a press release, OSHA said that amputations most frequently occur during the operation of machinery without adequate safety guards.

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Non-Lawyers cannot represent corporation in Arkansas arbitration

Construction Lawyer

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Upgrade Your Fleet Safety with Azuga's Dual-Facing Dashcam

Construction Business Owner

Upgrade Your Fleet Safety with Azuga's Dual-Facing Dashcam Empower your fleet with enhanced visibility and driver accountability for unprecedented safety standards. mhodges Tue, 02/27/2024 - 08:42 Buckle up for safety. At Azuga, we understand the paramount importance of fleet safety and efficiency.

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US, Canada Push Respirable Silica Safety

Safety Services Company

The United States’ Occupational Safety and Health and Administration and British Columbia are in the midst of a silica safety push. Workplace safety experts say that limit needs to be cut in half — because otherwise, workers face an increased risk of lung cancer, silicosis and other diseases. milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3).

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OSHA Partners with VCC to Promote Construction Safety During Bass Pro Shop Project in Arkansas

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Better health and safety for construction workers during the Bass Pro Shop project in Little Rock is the goal of a new partnership formed between the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and VCC LLC. LITTLE ROCK, Ark.

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