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Precast producers equal to FHWA, AASHTO safety hardware criteria

November 5, 2019 Concrete News

The National Precast Concrete Association reminds producers of barrier and temporary work zone devices of a year-end deadline for having such products tested according to criteria the Federal Highway Administration and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials established in a 2016 agreement. New requirements cover a) bridge rails, transitions, all other longitudinal barriers, including portable models installed permanently; and, b) portable barriers and other temporary work zone devices.

OSHA extends boom crane operator certification target to November 2018

June 23, 2017 Concrete News

Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; Occupational Safety & Health Administration

OSHA has issued a one-year extension, to November 18, 2018, for precast concrete or construction fleets bound by Standard 1926.1427 Operator Qualification and Certification. It requires operators of 2,000-lb. or higher capacity cranes to be 1) Qualified, where they are observed working safety and knowledgably, and have documentation on file; and, 2) Certified by passing written and practical exams administered through Crane Institute Certification, National Center for Construction Education & Research, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators or other accredited body.

NPCA seeks precast plants for Sustainability Program pilot

June 17, 2014 Concrete News

Source: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.

The NPCA Sustainability Committee plans to enlist 10 precast producers across North America to test software calculating three environmental impact factors tied to mix designs and plant operations: global warming potential, primary energy consumption and water use. The Excel-based program enables users to benchmark and track progress against baseline impact numbers.

Skako Rotoconix mixer gains traction from Middle East to Michigan

June 4, 2014 CP Staff

A Rotoconix 1500-anchored batch plant will be used for premium architectural precast panels at Italy’s Styl-Comp, whose mission centers on “a highly skilled implementation of client and designer requirements, blending technology and aesthetics.”

Skako Concrete unveiled the Rotconix mixer in Munich at bauma 2013, billing the new equipment series as one based on tried and tested components but setting a new benchmark in the method the individual techniques are combined, interacting as one.