The definition and types of secondary water barriers that meet the intent of a new Florida law have been the subject of major ongoing discussion.
Because of two recent crane catastrophes, the U.S. Congress and state governments are increasing their scrutiny of OSHA regulations.
After taking significant heat from Congress during the past year concerning its stagnant rulemaking process, Washington, D.C.-based OSHA suddenly has become more proactive in the regulatory arena. In November 2007, two initiatives moved forward that impact the construction industry: a final rule...
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Colorado Springs, Colo.-based S-5! has prevailed in a patent-infringement case filed by Metal Roof Innovations Ltd. and Caught in Fish Enterprises LLC, owners of S-5! Technology and Trademarks, against Contek Inc. d/b/a Snow Management Systems. The case alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 5...
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The U.S. National Safety Council, Itasca, Ill., recently awarded its Occupational Excellence Achievement Award to Butler Manufacturing Co., Kansas City, Mo., for its 2006 safety record.
The Washington, D.C.-based American National Standards Institute ensures safety for workers at all heights.
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In an effort to improve worker safety and health in the metalforming industry, the Cleveland-based Precision Metalforming Association has renewed its agreement with OSHA, Washington, D.C.
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As the deadline for filing tax returns fast approaches, and regardless of whether professional tax assistance is utilized, you should be aware of the many changes to our tax laws and which can be applied to the metal-construction industry.
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The Metal Building Manufacturers Association, Cleveland, presented its annual safety awards at the MBMA Annual Meeting last December.
Washington, D.C.-based OSHA updated its personal protective equipment regulations one step ahead of a congressional mandate on Nov. 15, 2007.