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  • Synthetic Roof Underlayments Stand Out as Secondary Water Barriers

    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.

     
  • Crane Fatalities Promp Calls for Rules, Enforcement

    Because of two recent crane catastrophes, the U.S. Congress and state governments are increasing their scrutiny of OSHA regulations.

     
  • OSHA Breaks its Regulatory Logjam

    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...

     
  • Patent Infringement Case Is Won

    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...

     
  • National Safety Council Honors Safety Record

    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.

     
  • ANSI Strengthens Fall-Protection Requirements

    The Washington, D.C.-based American National Standards Institute ensures safety for workers at all heights.

     
  • Association Works to Improve Worker Safety

    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.

     
  • Learn About Tax-Law Changes and How They Benefit You

    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.

     
  • Safety Award Winners Announced

    The Metal Building Manufacturers Association, Cleveland, presented its annual safety awards at the MBMA Annual Meeting last December.

     
  • OSHA Attempts to Clarify PPE and Training Rules

    Washington, D.C.-based OSHA updated its personal protective equipment regulations one step ahead of a congressional mandate on Nov. 15, 2007.