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Off-Road Warriors
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Joe O'Connor
| March 2007
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  • Safety

A new workplace hazard rides in: Most all terrain vehicle (ATV) use in the United States is recreational; however, ATV use in the workplace is on the rise. Employers often use ATVs to allow employees to move through rough terrain and get access to remote locations more quickly.

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Underground Report
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Jeff Griffin
| March 2007
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  • Your Business

Extending broadband services to more customers is a priority for telecommunications and cable television companies who are locked in a fierce battle to consolidate and expand their shares of the high-speed Internet market and, with it, other bundled services; fiber optic technology is a key element

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Command Your Armada
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Kellie K. Speed
| September 2006
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Use a fleet management program to maximize your valuable assets TRACKING, MANAGING AND COMMUNICATING with employees is not only a challenge but a critical factor in running a successful business.

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How's My Driving?
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Joe O'Connor
| January 2005
| under
  • Safety

Approximately one in every 100,000 workers dies annually in vehicle accidents. Eleven percent of these occur in construction. A number of studies have been done to determine the causes. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a report highlighting these causes.

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Keep On Truckin’
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Jeff Griffin
| July 2004
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Vans and pickups. Box vans and line trucks. Trucks with aerial devices and trucks to transport equipment, supplies, tools and personnel. Without these and other specialty vehicles, electrical construction and maintenance work would stop.

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Versatility Drives Auto Enhancements
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Ed Lawrence
| July 2002
| under
  • Your Business

Designers’ smart moves have increased the versatility of commercial vehicles and their storage options. Remember when, 10 years ago, Isuzu converted its Trooper from a glorified delivery van to a Sports ‘Ute? And, when Chevy’s pickups were reconfigured with four doors, bucket seats, and CD players?

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