Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 41
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MANCOMM Issues Guide on OSHA Crane Regs
A new OSHA rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction took effect on Nov. 8, 2010, replacing a decades-old standard. About 267,000 construction-related companies employing about 4.8 million workers are affected by this new rule. To help America's construction industry to meet the requirements of the new standard, MANCOMM has released a new regulatory guide, "OSHA Crane Regulations." According to OSHA, the new rule is designed to prevent the leading causes of fatalities, including electrocution, crushed-by/struck-by hazards during assembly/disassembly, collapse and overturn.
"OSHA Crane Regulations" was made with RegLogic, a unique graphical approach that makes navigating and reading regulations easier. Features of RegLogic include color coding for fast reference, bold text and italics, enhanced color graphics, and an outline format with indents to allow the user to find needed information more quickly. MANCOMM is offering "OSHA Crane Regulations" at $2.95 (use VIP code "CDPRC" when asked for a promotional code). To order or for more information, visit www.Mancomm.com.
Networkfleet 4200 GPS Fleet Tracking Offers Roadside Assistance
Networkfleet will provide complimentary emergency roadside assistance with the purchase of the 4200 GPS fleet tracking system. Previously provided only with the Networkfleet 3500 diagnostic monitoring system, roadside assistance is now standard on all Networkfleet products at no extra cost. Roadside assistance includes stolen vehicle tracking and recovery, towing, locksmith service, battery boost, fuel delivery, and other critical roadside services, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Networkfleet 4200 combines GPS location tracking with an easy-to-use, intuitive online fleet management system. The rugged, automotive-grade device has a simple, one-plug installation and is backed by Networkfleet's full service and support. In addition to roadside assistance, the 4200 includes a standard, three-year warranty and is available with a bundled-pricing option that requires no upfront costs. For additional information, visit www.hughestelematics.com.
MSA Acquires General Monitors
MSA has signed an agreement to acquire General Monitors, headquartered in Lake Forest, Calif., an innovator and developer of advanced flame and gas detection systems. The transaction is valued at $280 million and will be financed with a combination of existing cash balances and incremental borrowing. General Monitors, which employs about 225 people globally and has annual revenues of about $80 million, will continue to operate from its California headquarters. MSA believes this acquisition will be immediately accretive, exclusive of one-
BIA-SE Manpower Forum Winners
The Brick Industry Association Southeast held its Manpower Forum in October in Chattanooga, Tenn. The first-place winner in the First Year category was Aaron Meaders of Overberg Masonry, MAF Tampa Bay program. The first-place winner in the Second Year category was Kristopher Boyd of Masonry Specialist, MAC program. The first-place winner in the Third Year category was Daniel Sapp of Adams Masonry, MAC program. The first-place winner in the Architectural category was Miguel Suarez of Gentry & Painter, MAC program.
Masonry Preservation Celebrates 25 Years
Specializing in architectural maintenance and restoration, Masonry Preservation Services Inc. (MPS) is celebrating its 25-year anniversary. MPS services include façade repair, masonry preservation and building envelope diagnostics. The first MPS project was a simple office building, and projects have since grown to include such landmarks and award-winning projects as Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building, Baltimore's Harbor Court Complex, F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.), and Winston-Salem's Reynolds Building. For more information about MPS, please visit masonrypreservation.com.