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 Notes from Washington: Washington's Competency Problem
Throughout my career in Washington, I have always assumed that the federal government’s ability to impact the U.S. economy was somewhat overblown.
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 New DVD Fulfills ACPA Safety Training Requirement
Work continues on the final stages of the new ACPA Operator Safety Presentation DVD, which will become the mandatory education requirement beginning January 1, 2012 for all operators seeking ACPA certification or recertification.
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| Seeking Qualified Candidates
The ACPA is currently seeking qualified individuals to run for the position of ACPA Regional Board Member.
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| ACPA Joins California Concrete Pumpers Alliance
If you own a concrete pumping business in the state of California, you’re probably held to some of the most intrusive and complicated regulations than all of the other 49 states—especially when it comes to complying with California’s stringent diesel emission regulations.
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| Continuing Education Requirement to Change for Operator Certification
Beginning January 1, 2012 a new element to the safety training education requirement for ACPA Operator Certification will be added to include completion of the ACPA Operator Safety Presentation Program.
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| Important Change to the 17-Foot Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has made a change to the Federal Code of Regulations regarding crane safety.While concrete pumps are specifically excluded from the new regulations, the hazards for cranes and pumps are similar, including booming into power lines.Like cranes, the number one cause of fatal accidents with pumps is electrocution.
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With cooler weather finally arriving, we all can breathe a sigh of relief. I know here in north Texas we set a record for the most 100+ degree days ever—a record I don’t care to break again.
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Be honest. What are you willing to accept in the way of accidents from your operators next year?
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