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BOND SALES LEAD TO SOUTH CHARLESTON CONSTRUCTION

Wood’s CRW Names New Earth Moving Equip. Division Veep

Andre Parent has been promoted to the position of vice president, of Wood’s CRW’s Earth Moving Equipment division.

Parent joined CRW in October 2017 as sales manager after a long career with Bombardier Recreational Products in several key roles. He took on branch responsibilities in February 2019 and started a new earthmoving division for CRW in Pennsylvania in 2020. Parent will continue his efforts to grow the division sales in additional territories outside of Vermont and will be part of the team adding new product lines to the division.

“Andre [Parent] has become an important part of our growth and performance over the last few years,” said Chris Palmer, president, Wood’s CRW. “He has gained the trust of our team, our customer partners and our manufacturers with his strong leadership skills and work ethic. We are thrilled to elevate him to our senior management team.”

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Bond Sales Lead to South Charleston Construction Projects Being Planned

As a result of the West Virginia Parkways Authority recently selling a total of $423 million in bonds to investors, the money is required by state law to finance highway construction projects in the 10 counties close to the West Virginia Turnpike.

One of the projects listed is $19 million to build a new roadway and bridge to ease congestion in the Davis Creek and Corridor G area in Kanawha County, a long-talkedabout effort to ease traffic congestion in the area.

South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens told WCHS News Network that, when completed, the project will give drivers another way to exit the Trace Fork/Dudley Farms shopping areas to Jefferson Road in his town.

“We’ve all done it, when you get to that shopping complex up there you get backed up in that parking lot sometimes and it takes a long time to get out,” he said. “Now we’ll have another way to get out of there.”

It is one of several new construction projects on the drawing board in the South Charleston area.

According to WCHS News Network, the WV Parkways Authority also has announced the newly sold bonds will provide funding for a $203 million project to build the Pinevilleto-Welch section of the Coalfields Expressway, along with partial funding for the Beckley Z-Way, improving U.S. Highway 60 between Chelyan and Montgomery, and the replacement or improvement of eight different bridges.

Another locally important project planned for South Charleston in the same area is an upgrade to Jefferson Road. Reportedly, the state’s Division of Highways (DOH) has the roadway improvement under bid, but Mullens said he has seen little activity along the route.

“We were told back in January by [DOH] that we would see a lot of action there this spring, [but] obviously that didn’t happen,” he remarked to the statewide radio news service. “I know they’re still working on things. I can assure you I’m as frustrated as anybody in the delay of getting things started.”

Meanwhile, Mullens noted that fill dirt could be moving as early as the end of the July from the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston to the site of the new Park Place shopping complex along U.S. Route 60 at a site that was a former fly ash pond.

He reported there will be 900,000 cu. yds. of fill available from the Technology Park property where work is under way to create a 14-acre site for future construction. Once that dirt is available to be transported, he said, construction can begin at Park Place.

“That’s our last phase to having a pad-ready site to turn over to the private sector,” Mullens noted, adding that the Park Place developers are “really close to finalizing our first two deals for tenants.”

South Charleston had counted on using the fill dirt created by the Jefferson Road project, but the city’s mayor said that changed when it became obvious the highway construction was nowhere near being ready to go.

“We kind of anticipated this may happen and when you’re working with all of these national retailers [interested in Park Place], they have these construction timetables in place,” Mullens said to WCHS News Network. “We couldn’t keep pushing it back. We had to have a timetable we could control.”  ANDERSON EQUIPMENT CO.

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HATS from page 1

hats are often taken for granted.

It’s not uncommon for workers to bump into fixed objects on a site or to encounter electrical hazards, said Houston safety consulting company Safety by Design Inc.

Hard hats prevent injury. But not all OSHA-approved hard hats or safety helmets are the same, and none of them lasts forever.

Once you’ve chosen the right helmet for the job, it must be fitted properly, inspected regularly and replaced when it becomes damaged, according to OSHA.

A hard hat must resist penetration by falling or stationary objects, absorb shock from a blow to the head and be water-resistant and slow to burn.

When hard-hat safety is not required on a job site, a bump cap may be worn to prevent minor bumps that can lead to bruises, cuts or abrasions, according to Safety by Design.

However, bump caps are not approved by OSHA or ANSI because they do not protect against falling objects.

And they are never appropriate for workplaces that require hard hat protection.

Hard hats must fit properly to do their job of protecting the head. The suspension, the adjustable head harness, keeps the helmet shell in place.

“A firm and snug fit ensures the helmet stays in place when confronted with various work conditions,” said Jill Novak, e-commerce specialist of Orr Safety, Louisville, Ky.

Meeting Safety Standards

The inside of a hard hat that meets requirements should clearly display the manufacturer’s name; ANSI standard, type and class; size; and date of manufacture.

According to Safety by Design, certain types and classes of helmet will display guiding arrows, an “LT” (low temperature) mark, and an “HV” (high visibility) description.

The safety consulting company noted that OSHA-compliant hard hats are required in the following situations: • if objects may fall from overhead and potentially strike employees; • if there are stationary fixtures, such as beams and pipes, on which employees may bump their heads; or • if electrical hazards exist and accidental head contact is a risk;

A hard hat meets OSHA’s requirements when: • It is the proper type and class (ANSI) for specific hazardous conditions; • Its design performs against impact, penetration, and electrical shock; and • It has undergone testing requirements to ensure its compliance.

“Beyond manufacturers’ routine testing, employers should also verify that hard hats are fully compliant,” noted Safety by Design.

ANSI logs two types of hard hats and three classes based on the varying levels of electrical hazard. Safety helmets must meet one of the two types.

Type I provides protection to the top of the head, while Type II protects both the top and the sides of the head.

Class G covers general hard hats rated for 2,200 volts. Class E are electrical hard hats rated for 20,000 volts, and Class C includes conductive hard hats that do not offer electrical protection at all.

Over the past few years the climbing, biking style helmet with chinstraps, considered a game-changer in helmet design, have increased in popularity on the construction site.

And, ohsonline.com reports that a number of large companies have added helmets designed with chinstraps to provide more lateral protection to their head protection offerings.

This new type of head protection won’t fall off if a worker trips or falls, according to Samantha Heim, writing for the occupational health and safety website. Two popular helmets are the cap style and full brim style.

Heim noted that “some hard hats can accommodate accessories as well, such as shields and visors, headlamp mounts, ear protection, neck protectors and more.”

There are also various options in the design of the suspension. Today, four-, sixor eight-point suspensions are available.

“Similarly, there are three adjustable forms: the ratchet, pin lock and one-touch,” wrote Heim.

“Often, a variety of colors and high-visibility options are offered for more personalization.”

When to Hang Up Your Hat

OSHA advises replacing a hard hat that shows cracks, dents, penetration or wear from rough care and treatment.

The agency has not set a hard hat expiration date, but most manufacturers replace hard hats every five years. They replace the support strap annually.

Safety by Design reminds that every time hard hats are used, they must then be inspected for any damage that may render them ineffective and non-compliant.

“Beyond a visual inspection, hard hats should be squeezed with two hands, applying force,” stressed the safety consultant. “If squeaking or unusual sounds are detected, it is time for a replacement.”

OSHA advises replacing a hard hat that shows cracks, dents, penetration or wear from rough care and treatment. Most manufacturers replace hard hats every five years, and support straps annually.

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Helmet shells are designed to be shock absorbent, yet the material properties used to protect workers also can be sensitive to chemical attack, according to agg-net.com.

“More than half of workers mark or apply decals and labels to their helmet, unknowingly decreasing its durability by compromising the integrity of the material it is made from,” noted the UK aggregates industry website.

“To maintain safety standards, workers should remove any unchecked stickers and sanitize and clean their head protection equipment in a safe environment.”

The site noted that excessive wear and tear in extreme environments, such as exposure to high temperatures, chemicals or sunlight, can significantly shorten the product’s life span.

“When evaluating a time frame for safe usage, workers should conduct risk assessments to consider their own unique environment,” suggested the website. “Workers should also consider the daily hazards they face in the workplace.”

AThe European Standard for industrial safety helmets, EN 397, which provides tion process: 1. Look at the shell of the hat for any shock absorption, penetration resistance and protection against impact. The standard applies to workers on the ground.

Maintaining Your Hard Hat

Novak of Orr Safety stressed that before and after each use, every hard hat should be inspected. She suggested a general inspecbreakage, cracks, craze patterns, discoloring, chalky appearance or anything that appears out of the norm. 2. Inspect the suspension for loss of flexibility, cracks, breaks, frays or damaged stitching. 3. Ask the worker wearing the hat if any impact or penetration occurred during their time using it. 4. If any of these conditions exist, replace the suspension or shell immediately (MSA 2010).

“Regularly scheduled maintenance sessions with your helmet make all the difference,” suggested Novak. She lists the following steps to make sure your helmet is well cared for: • Clean your helmet as often as you inspect it. Avoid harsh detergent; use mild soap and warm water when cleaning it. • Avoid dropping, throwing, or using your helmet to sit on or as support. She noted that “safety-rated hard hats are not to be used as a vehicular or sports helmet.” • Never store personal belongings, such as cigarettes or earplugs, in between the suspension or shell of a hard hat. “These objects can transmit a large force to the head and neck, causing serious injury or death.” • Completely avoid using paints, solvents or hydrocarbon-type cleaners. “These substances can cause unnoticeable damage,” said Novak. • At the end of your day, store your helmet in a clean, dry area that does not exceed 120F. • Establish and maintain a replacement program for your hard hats, and all your PPE. Keep detailed purchase records and damage reports to keep track equipment lifecycles.  CEG

The right helmet for the job must fit properly, be inspected regularly and be replaced when it becomes damaged.

The Grade Expectations events provided attendees with time in the cab and one-on-one attention from Milton CAT and SITECH Northeast experts in a productive and safe learning environment.

MILTON from page 12

options for undercarriage configurations and systems. For undercarriage configurations, they can choose between the standard and the low ground contact pressure (LGP). The dozers’ guarded track roller frame helps reduce undercarriage wear and the large, double reduction planetary final drive provides the strength to push heavy loads.

Maintaining a smooth grade is easy with standard Slope Indicate and Stable Blade. Additional grade technology in Slope Assist can save even more time by making it easier to achieve grade by dialing in blade mainfall and cross slope to automatically maintain the operator’s established grade. No matter what the conditions are outside, the operator will stay comfortable in the ergonomic cab with adjustable seat and armrests and optional heated seat and joysticks.

To further increase accuracy and efficiency, the demo dozers were outfitted with Android-based Trimble Earthworks systems. The dozers come with quick connects mounted on the hood, mast mounts attached to the blade, and additional brackets and wiring making installation simple. With operator friendly graphics, configurable multi-window views and regular software updates, the Trimble Earthworks software is intuitive and easy to learn.

At station one, guests graded with a D1 dozer equipped with a 2D Earthworks single laser system incorporating the Caterpillar Slope Assist IMU sensor mounted to the blade. 2D Earthworks offers elevation and slope guidance while measuring the lift, tilt and slope of the blade creating flat or sloped surfaces. As job site demands change, a 2D system can be easily upgraded to a 3D grade control system which will follow a pre-determined surface model of the plans. This capability eliminates job site staking and significantly increases efficiency.

A D3 dozer with a 3D Earthworks GPS roof-mounted system was demoed at station two. 3D Earthworks incorporates the whole project by measuring the machine’s exact position with satellite coordinates and compares that data to the loaded project design to achieve millimeter accuracy with fewer passes and no grade foreman.

In addition to the Next Gen dozers, the Grade Expectations events highlighted the grading capabilities of Cat compact track loaders with smart attachments and Trimble systems. A 259D3 CTL communicated with a

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Auto Scrap Biz Sees Big Profits With New, Unique Attachment Setup

When Louis Vinagro III and his wife, Maria, founded Full Circle Recycling, Johnston, R.I., in 2007, it was essentially a paper and cardboard recycling facility. They have since worked to expand the area of materials that they receive and process, with one of the biggest additions being used automobiles in 2013, along with ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

The Vinagros recently purchased a very unique combination of Liebherr excavator and innovative attachment from New England Road Equipment that has reinvented how they scrap the automobiles.

When recycling an automobile, it is critical for the recycling facility to cost-effectively sort out some of the more valuable commodities. Obviously, steel, but also wire harnesses, non-ferrous metals, alternators, starters and engines all need to be removed from the vehicle and sorted, which is a very labor-intensive process.

The Liebherr R922 excavator gives this package the reach and strength to easily pick up an automobile from a pile and place it into position for recycling. (L-R): Craig Sickler, vice president of operations of New England Road Equipment; Louis Vinagro III, Full Circle Recycling; Kevin Murphy, regional sales manager of Liebherr; and Maria Vinagro, Full Circle Recycling.

Depending on the material, profit margins in the recycling business can be very narrow, and finding ways to improve efficiencies is a never-ending search. One of the resources that the Vinagros use is the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industry (ISRI), an association that recyclers like themselves belong to as a resource to network with other recyclers that face some of the same challenges that they face on a daily basis. Back in 2018, at one of ISRI’s conference/trade shows, Vinagro was exposed to an excavator/attachment system called Powerhand that had the potential to revolutionize how Full Circle processes junk automobiles. The Powerhand VRS 200 series vehicle dismantler is a system of excavator attachments that dramatically eliminates manpower from the process of sorting out and removing valuable, recyclable items from a junk automobile in a fraction of the time that it can be done by manual labor. Where an excavator’s blade would ordinarily be located is now a set of hydraulically driven arms that hold the automobile down and or squeeze the vehicle as you extract different components. Where one might be used to seeing a bucket, or in a scrap yard, a shear, is now a hydraulic nibbler/grapple with 360-

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