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What happened:  The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision preventing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from enforcing its new mandate for private sector firms with 100 or more employees to require COVID-19 vaccination or testing and masking. Why it matters:  The mandate, called an emergency temporary standard (ETS), had taken effect on […]

It’s the time of year to organize the mechanic’s garage for easier over-winter maintenance projects. If you don’t already have one of those amazing pegboards nailed to the wall with tool outlines drawn on it, I highly recommend making that Step 1 of organization. By tracing tool outlines on the pegboard, you assign “home base” for each […]

The American Rental Association (ARA) is preparing for its first-ever Rental Innovation Conference & Exhibits, scheduled for March 9 & 10, 2022. The in-person event features two full days of education sessions, networking and exhibits focused on the latest technology and innovations to advance the equipment rental industry. This is the first event of its […]

Women of Asphalt (WofA) has announced the hiring of Arpine Baghdasarian as the Administrative Director beginning January 3, 2022. Baghdasarian will be WofA’s first administrative director since the organization’s founding in 2017. She will be responsible for helping plan, develop, and implement WofA’s programs, marketing strategies, and communications. Prior to joining WofA, she worked in […]

No one wants to think about a natural disaster or accident affecting their hot-mix facility, but everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected. Being prepared is what gives your team members their best chance at surviving an emergency or getting away from a terrible situation unharmed. Make sure the employees at your asphalt plant know all appropriate exit routes. Your safety […]

Asphalt paving and maintenance professionals have important and gratifying careers. But, let’s face it, there are some days that could be better. Hidden within the list below are some truths to think about for making a paving day better. Here are the top 10 reasons your paving foreman would rather be on vacation. Some random […]