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| Check out these Technical links, selected by our staff to help you find the best resources on the Web. |
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Government
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Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) |
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ACCSH is the advisory body within OSHA providing advice and assistance in construction standards and policy matters. |
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Department of Energy Technical Standards Program |
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The Technical Standards Program's mission is to enhance DOE's transition to a standards-based culture by providing information, coordinating activities, and promoting the use of consensus standards, and when needed, the development of DOE technical standards. |
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Department of Labor (DOL) |
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The DOL site provides access to regulations regarding administration and enforcement of workers' wages, health and safety, employment and pension rights, equal opportunity statutes, job training and unemployment information. It also provides links to related government sites. |
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
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This site gives access to information, data, policies, laws and regulations as they effect the environment. |
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Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) |
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This website is a link to current mining information, statistics, EPA rulings and accident information for the mining industry. |
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National Archives and Records Administration |
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This site gives access to the Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register, Public Laws, US Congress Information and other government topics pertinent to the construction industry. |
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) |
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. The Institute is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
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National Institute of Standards and Technology |
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration. Established in 1901, NIST strengthens the U.S. economy and improves the quality of life by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. |
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National Technical Information Service (NTIS) |
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A government service offering links to websites through FedWorld, publications, catalogs and weekly update alerts. |
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
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The OSHA site gives access to news, accident and citation information, meeting dates, programs, services and up to date regulations. |
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Transport Canada |
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Transport Canada develops and administers policies, regulations and services for the Canadian transportation system. |
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Magazine
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Diesel and Gas Turbine Publications |
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Offers a wealth of diesel and gas turbine publications and info, including the North American and International versions of Diesel Progress, both with daily updates. |
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DieselNet |
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Provides breaking news regarding diesel emission regulations, products, business, and more. Also offers an emissions standards summary, technical reports, links, and a discussion forum. |
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Engineering News-Record |
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ENR provides weekly business and technical news for the construction industry. Material covered includes major projects, technological achievements, business conditions, markets, finance, costs, legislation, government, management, labor construction methods, equipment and materials. |
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Heavy Construction News |
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Heavy Construction News is a leader in Canada's heavy construction industry and the oldest magazine in this marketplace. Editorially, the approach of the site's stories is to update readers on what's going on across Canada, as well as inform them about innovative solutions, new techniques and applications, and their day-to-day challenges. |
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Other Resources
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Acronym Finder |
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This useful site can help you find the names behind over 156,000 acronymns (abbreviations based on the first letters of an organization's name or pronounceable phrase, such as ASAP, COD and CIMA). It claims to be the largest database of its kind, and is the place to go when you can't figure out what an abbreviation stands for. |
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) |
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has served in its capacity as administrator and coordinator of the United States private sector voluntary standardization system for more than 80 years. |
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American Petroleum Institute (API) |
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Represents the nation's oil and natural gas industry. |
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American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) |
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ASTM is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. |
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American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) |
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Founded in 1911, ASSE is the world's oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its 33,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. |
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ASME International |
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Conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses each year, and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) |
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Associated Builders and Contractors is a national trade association representing over 21,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry. |
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Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) |
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A membership association of 1,200 independent distributors, manufacturers, and other organizations involved in the distribution of construction equipment and related products and services in North America and throughout the world. |
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Center to Protect Workers' Rights (CPWR) |
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The Center to Protect Workers' Rights focuses on safety and health in construction and related economics issues. CPWR is the research and development institute of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO. |
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Crane Accident Site |
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An international site reporting and maintaining crane (and construction equipment) accident information. |
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Interregs |
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This company publishes European and international regulations, including safety and draft regulations. |
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ISO Online |
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ISO is a non-governmental organization established in 1947. The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity. |
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) |
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The NFPA offers codes, standards, reports and meetings that apply to the mining and construction industry. |
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National Safety Council (NSC) |
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The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, non-governmental, international public service organization dedicated to improving the safety, health and environmental well-being of all people. |
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National Standards System Network (NSSN) |
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NSSN is promulgating standards information to a broad constituency. Whether it's searching for a specific standard, tracking the status of a new development project, or identifying a contact person who can interpret a standard, NSSN serves as a one-stop information repository. |
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Operation Safe Site |
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Operation SAFE SITE has evolved into a networking safety solution for Owners, Insurance Companies, Municipalities, General Contractors, Project Managers, and Subcontractors. Operation SAFE SITE is a full service safety organization, dedicated to providing safety services, programs, inspections and instruction to the construction industry. |
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Safety Online |
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Information source for the Occupational Safety and Health industry. Find products and suppliers, read current headlines, and keep up with the latest information in your professional community. |
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Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) |
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SAE provides technical information, standards , meetings and seminars for cars, aircraft, trucks, off-highway equipment, engines, materials, manufacturing and fuels. |
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Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) |
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SC&RA is committed to providing the unique information and any other lawful activities members need to safely, legally and profitably transport, lift and erect oversize and overweight items. |
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