The WSA Member Update 10.15.21 includes:
• Reminder about the membership benefit of Marathon Hydraulic Motors
• Link to a variety of Best Practices from a past National Pavement Expo
• Link to a video about coolant Best Practices
• Monthly Safety First! link as well as to a podcast by John Meola entitled “Defensive Driving Best Practices Can Combat One of Construction’s Leading Causes of Fatalities.”
WSA Member Update 10.1.21 contained:
• Question about working with Advanced Service Solutions
• Reminder re: OSHA ramping up heat-related enforcement.
• Link to articles on HR issues from American Subcontractors Association including COVID-related liability.
• Link to article by WSA’s Director that will be in Pavement Magazine.
• Note about how to apply for Pavement’s annual Sweeper of the Year award.
• Congrats to Curbco for its apprenticeship program.
The September 15th WSA Member Update includes:
• Info about a phishing scheme that happened to a WSA Member
• Link to a gamification app that a pavement contractor has found to be useful
• Link to a podcast about how to develop a relationship with your equipment dealer “ahead of when you need them.”
• September Safety First! info from John Meola
WSA Member Update 9.1.21 contained:
• Announcement of Memorial Scholarship winners for 2021/2022 school year
• Info on how to spot a hacker attempt
• Link to 4th installment of insurance caution videos with Phil Duncan.
WSA Member Update 8.15.21 contains:
Memorial Scholarship winners 2021/2022 school year
• Ideas and tips for best care of diesel engines
• 3rd Zoomcast installment with Phil Duncan. This one covers the various ‘liability pitfalls’ found in typical insurance contracts
• John Meola’s Safety First! tips for August
This article discusses best practices for keeping diesel engines running at their best. Initially written for the rental industry, the information is completely relevant for contractors.
WSA Member Update 8.1.21 contains:
• Link to good info about picking brooms for sweepers.
• Info on navigating marijuana legalization and hiring employees.
• Red flags to consider when interviewing for new employees.
• Keeping employees happily on the job through engagement concepts.
WSA Member Update 7.15.21 contains:
• A last reminder to apply for WSA Scholarships
• Article link for best practices when selling to property managers.
• Request for info about suitability of M6000 with paddle system for millings.
• Link to YouTube video with insurance rep. on safety actions to minimize insurance rates.
• July Safety First! tips from John Meola.
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