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August 7 2021 Vol. XXVII • No. 16
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MamaJo Breaks Through On Deep Rock Tunnel...8
D.J. McQuestion & Sons Fill U.S. 31 to I-94 Gap in Michigan
Foley Equipment Hosts Invasive Tree Demos...12
By Cindy Riley
After significant delays, crews in Michigan are making steady progress on a $121.5 million project connecting the southern stretch of U.S. 31 to Interstate 94 outside Benton Harbor. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is overseeing the work, which includes CEG CORRESPONDENT
Jeff Martin Auctioneers Acquires Fahey Sales...106
Table of Contents.............4 Paving Section ..........61-75 Backhoes & Attachments Section ......................83-97
By Lucy Perry
Auction Section….105-115
Advertisers Index ........114
see MDOT page 78
Hardman Construction photo
“The biggest issue to date was the demolition of three existing structures on I-94,” said Thomas D. Peplinski, vice president, D.J. McQuestion & Sons Inc.
Focusing On Hazard Communication Standards CEG CORRESPONDENT
Business Calendar ......106
rebuilding two interchanges and reconstructing approximately 3 mi. of I-94. “The connection of U.S. 31 to I-94 provides for the safe and efficient transportation of goods and services through Berrien County and the rest of the state of Michigan,” said Kenton McAndrew, MDOT con-
The Department of Labor’s focus for the second half of 2021 will be on a laundry list of regulations that could directly impact contractors in the construction industry. Feeling the effects of a federal agenda that includes 26 OSHA regulations, the business
of construction may look a lot different by next year. Packing the biggest punch for contractors are proposed amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). OSHA’s goal is to conform to changes in the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Potential Business Challenges OSHA also seeks to align certain hazard communication provisions with Canada and other U.S. agencies, and address issues that have developed since implementation of the 2012 standard, according to David Sparkman, logistics consultant, Washington, D.C. see OSHA page 82
