Industry News - 2011 - Page 12 of 20

PM Attends Crowning Of New Sails At Canada Place
Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently visited Canada Place where he marked the completion of this Canadian landmark – the replacement of the facility’s iconic white sailed roof. “The Canada Place sails are an internationally recognized feature of the Vancouver landscape, representing the strength, unity and proud maritime history of this country,” said Prime Minister Harper. “The restoration of this landmark is one of several initiatives that our Government is undertaking to keep Vancouver’s waterfront prosperous and attractive to locals and visitors alike.”

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Mar 4, 2011 - 14 years ago

Program for Safety Certified Companies in the Construction Industry Made Permanent

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) announced recently that its Construction Health and Safety Incentive Program has been made permanent following a three year evaluation process. Started in 2007, the pilot program offered a five per cent reduction in WCB assessment rates for construction firms that earned COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification and met certain other criteria. Going forward, the program will be enhanced by doubling the first year discount to 10 per cent. "The construction industry has done an outstanding job of supporting and embracing a program that greatly benefits everyone involved," says Minister of Labour and Immigration Jennifer Howard. "More and more Manitobans are working hard to reduce workplace injuries through prevention and safety initiatives." Since the COR Incentive pilot program was introduced in 2007, the time loss injury rate in the construction industry has dropped from 8.8 per 100 full time equivalent workers in 2007 to 6.9 per 100 full time equivalent workers in 2009.

Mar 4, 2011 - 14 years ago

J D Neuhaus Exhibiting At OTC 2011 In Houston And The Brazil Offshore 2011 In Macae

J D Neuhaus, the world leader in air and hydraulic powered lifting equipment, is exhibiting on booth 4717-6 in the German Pavilion at the OTC early May and as well in the German Pavilion at the Macae Offshore show early June. J D Neuhaus has established a reputation for excellent service and premium products, combining reliability, performance and longevity, for operation in hazardous and arduous conditions.

Mar 4, 2011 - 14 years ago

Michigan Logger Builds New Chip Fleet With Titan Trailers

An experienced “equipment guy” finds that light weight and a strong body are the right combination on and off the road.

Feb 18, 2011 - 14 years ago

2011-2012 OTA Road Knights Team Announced

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is pleased to announce that seven outstanding drivers have been named to the 2011-2012 OTA Road Knights Team. The members of the 2011-2012 Road Knight Team were selected due to their impeccable driving record, demonstrated commitment to safety and desire to share their trucking industry expertise. This is the 9th team the OTA has assembled since the program was launched in 1995. This year’s OTA Road Knights Team is sponsored in part by the OTA Allied Trades Division, who demonstrated their generous support of Team by becoming an annual sponsor.

Feb 17, 2011 - 14 years ago

New Titan Live Floor Trailer Adds 2,000 Lbs. Capacity for Hauling Aggregates

The newest aluminum smoothside hauler from Titan Trailers is a streamlined WALKING FLOOR® model designed to reduce weight and increase payloads by up to 2,000 lbs.