Concrete Day 2020
This year, we want to extend a huge thanks to Governor Polis, the Colorado General Assembly, and the concrete industry employees who have kept this state running during the pandemic.
April 2020 Executive Director’s Blog
As the concrete industry has remained an Essential Business, I know this also brings the challenges of operating safely within the Executive Orders in place. These have been, and will continue to be employed within our operating plan of CRMCA. Therefore, as Colorado moves into the Safer-at-Home phase, we will continue working primarily remotely, but obviously be in the office as business requires. I do not expect to miss a beat or have any less services or assistance to you or your businesses. As has been stated, the Together/Apart approach will remain our driving force.
Webinar: COVID-19 Regulatory Update – April/May Edition
At 2:00 pm on Monday, April 27. Karl Kumli, an Associate Attorney with Jackson Kelly PLLC’s Workplace Safety and Health and Employment law groups, will discuss the changes to regulation and enforcement by agencies impacting member’s operations including OSHA, MSHA, DOT and the changes to the Colorado statewide stay-at-home order, as well as any ongoing questions related to unemployment, PPP, or other new federal programs for employers via webinar.
CSA Presents an On-demand Webinar: Silica Train-the-Trainer
This on-demand webinar will provide safety professionals and leaders the tools to train employees about the hazards of silica, and the methods the employer has in place to protect employees from silica exposure. This program will provide training tips, employee training materials, and guidance on effective training.
Online Concrete Procedures – Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
This video provides an overview of ASTM C143 Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete.
Webinar: Unraveling The Mystery Of Weight Laws
Join Transwest Truck Trailer RV's Jeremiah Brodal at 2:00 pm on April 28 for an update on Colorado Weight laws as it applies to concrete mixers and aggregate haulers. Jeremiah will highlight different truck designs that are will help maximize federal, state, and local weight requirements.
Online Concrete Procedures – Temperature
View the first video in CRMCA's series of concrete procedures is ASTM C1064 Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete.
Zoom Meeting with Senator Cory Gardner
Join the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the Colorado Stone, Sand & Gravel Association on April 9 at 3:00 p.m. MT for a webinar with U.S. Senator Cory Gardner.
CSA Webinar: Construction Best Practices to Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries
The constantly changing work environment and nature of the work creates many hazards for ergonomic injuries in construction. In this webinar the Colorado Safety Association's Trish Ennis will cover helpful resources for learning about and teaching about soft tissue injuries. Attendees will have access to the PPT and learning resources at the end of the session.
Webinar: A Mine Engineer’s Primer to Automated Hauling Systems and Market Update
The mining industry is currently crossing the chasm to wider adoption by the major mining houses. Many predict that the principle driver to cross the chasm will be the economic pressure exerted by the early adopters.