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Equipment operators among most exposed to ergonomic risks, StatsCan reports

Statistics Canada reports that in 2024-2025, more than half of workers (54.3 percent) were frequently exposed to ergonomic risk factors, such as repetitive hand or arm movements and 17.0 per cent reported doing unpaid work...

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Join us in a dynamic and earnest conversation about the evolving landscape for women in the construction and trades–and for the first time in person!

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Caldwell welcomes two new hires

Rockford, Illinois-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has completed two important hires, as the business prepares for its next phase of growth.

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Youth Apprenticeship Council now accepting applications

The new initiative by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum connects trade professionals to youth who want more than just “getting through” their trade.

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DICA debuts ground protection and access mats at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

DICA is expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of its own product line of ground protection and site access mats.

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Franna launches its largest pick-and-carry crane for North America

Franna has introduced its AT44 US pick-and-carry crane, the company’s largest for the North American market. The AT44 is powered by a 308-horsepower Mercedes diesel engine, and has a 44-ton lift capacity, 20-metre boom, a...

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Upgraded Vita Load Navigator 2.0 hits the market

Vita Industrial, through its Vita Inclinata brand, has introduced the Vita Load Navigator (VLN) 2.0; an upgraded version of its below-the-hook semi-autonomous propulsion-driven device.

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Pettibone expands X-series with Extendo 1536X telehandler

Pettibone has released the Extendo 1536X telehandler, the latest addition to its X-Series lineup of products. The 1536X features a 2-section boom comprised of formed boom plates that can lift up to 13,000 pounds when...

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