10 Sep 2018

How A $1.87 Bandana Can Increase Productivity and Reduce Injuries

As temperatures continue to reach record levels on a daily basis, heat exhaustion continues to be a serious concern for many companies; however, it doesn’t take record breaking temps to lead to heat stress. In fact, heat stress, a condition where the body is unable to maintain a healthy temperature,

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AEM Safety Culture
09 Sep 2018

How AEM Suggests Building a Strong Construction Safety Culture

Safety is improving in the construction industry, according to the National Safety Council, but serious injuries and fatalities still occur. “I think it’s fair to say that while we have been getting better at preventing most incidents and improving safety, in general, there are specific ways in which we have

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811 logo to remind people to call before digging
15 Apr 2018

Dial 811 First, Emphasizes AEM as ‘Safe Digging Month’ Kicks Off

Springtime is a reminder to think safety as construction ramps up in many areas, says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which actively supports April National Safe Digging Month as a member of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). AEM joins with CGA in emphasizing the importance of safe digging practices,

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Joe Whiteman ASCC Safety Manager
10 Feb 2018

ASCC Fills New Safety Manager Position

Joseph Whiteman, CSP, ASP, CHST, La Quinta, California, has been named manager of safety services for the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri. This is a new position for this organization. “Safety has always been one of the foundations of ASCC, “says Mike Schneider, council director of

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