Tag: Plant
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HSE issues plant safety warning
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning about the risk of people being struck by an excavator or a load if the operator does not use the isolation device correctly. HSE published a safety notice after a slinger was fatally crushed between the quick hitch and a fixed structure during a lifting…
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Rivian moving forward on $5B Georgia EV plant
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Rivian will host two special events next month to mark the restart of construction of its $5 billion Georgia electric vehicle factory, a company spokesperson said in an email to Automotive Dive. A community event is set…
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AbbVie to build API plant in Illinois as it steps up US production
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. AbbVie plans to spend $195 million to build a new facility to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients in its hometown of North Chicago, Illinois. Construction will begin in the fall, and the site should be fully operational in…
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Safety Shield develops live reporting for people plant incidents
Chris English, SHEQ director at AmcoGiffen, explained: “While the Safety Shield Vue portal initially allowed for data to be shared with senior management and safety representatives, AmcoGiffen was keen for a system that would allow for quicker and wider cascading of information to the workforce. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Micron awards Gilbane preconstruction contract on $100B plant
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Preconstruction and site prep workValue: Contract undisclosed, total project cost $100 billionLocation: Clay, New YorkClient: Micron A semiconductor giant is planning to break ground on the country’s largest semiconductor fabrication facility ever, according to New York…
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Bergkamp Enters CCPR Market with Launch of Journeyman Mobile Mix Plant
Bergkamp has entered the Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR) market with the launch of its Journeyman Mobile Mix Plant, expanding its presence beyond slurry and micro surfacing equipment. Designed with input from contractors and operators, the Journeyman focuses on ease of use, uptime and jobsite flexibility. It supports a wide range of material mixes —…
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Guidance for smart plant proximity alert technology issued
Best practice guidance for plant-mounted proximity alert technology has been issued. Entitled Good Practice Guidance for the Use of Machine-Mounted Human Form Recognition Systems (HFRS), the publication is a response to the increased use of the technology. HFRS use camera-based technology combined with AI to identify people near machinery, enhancing safety by alerting operators and…
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IKO Breaks Ground on Granule Plant in Missouri
IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, has officially broken ground on a new granule facility for its subsidiary, Bismarck Granules, in Bismarck, Missouri. The company was joined by state, regional, and local leaders to celebrate this milestone, which marks a significant expansion in the…
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JN Bentley adopts safe operating envelope for plant
XW5 is a machine safety solution that creates a defined working area around the excavator. It monitors and restricts the machine’s height, slew and lifting capacity, ensuring the excavator stays within safe limits at all times. This helps protect both the operator and the site, whether the machine is working near overhead hazards, in tight…