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Sep 27, 2021
Expanded Measures Aim to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat Hazards
To combat the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure – both indoors and outdoors – the White House today announced enhanced and expanded efforts the U.S. Department of Labor is […]
Sep 27, 2021
39 College Students are First to Receive Scholarships from AEDF
The AED Foundation (AEDF) has announced that it has awarded scholarships to 39 students representing 13 schools across North America, totaling nearly $80,000 in scholarships. The students are the first […]
Sep 27, 2021
Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go
Welcome to another letter from the editor where it takes a minute to get to the point. This one includes an introduction to my best friend from high school, who […]
Sep 20, 2021
Suicide Prevention Resources for the Construction Industry
With 53.2 suicides per 100 thousand workers, construction has among the greatest suicide rate of any industry, according to Centers for Disease Control. This suicide rate is over four times […]
Sep 20, 2021
How to Perform I-FIT
Of the cracking tests gaining popularity for their correlation to field results, the Illinois Flexibility Index Test (I-FIT) scores near the top of the class. If your department of transportation (DOT) requires […]
Sep 20, 2021
US Department of Labor Announces Annual Update to Current Minimum Hourly Wage Rate for Federal Contract Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a Federal Register notice announcing an annual update to the current Executive Order 13658 minimum wage for workers performing work on or in connection with […]