Precast Inc. - May/June 2008 - (Page 5) CONTENTS F E AT U R E S 12 Hot-Weather Concreting How to keep on pouring when the temperature’s soaring. By Evan Gurley M AY / J U N E 2 0 0 8 20 First Aid Training Standards in North America It isn’t simple, but it is a good idea. By Randy DeVaul 26 Let’s Get Physical! Precast manufacturers take extra measures in securing their facilities. By Bridget McCrea 32 Ultrafine Fly Ash A class of highly reactive pozzolans offers more durability for aggressive environments. By Kevin Foody 46 Recruiting and Attracting New Employees There is no single strategy for getting the best workers. By William Atkinson 38 COVER STORY 52 El entrenamiento de sus empleados hispanos Sin consideración alguna de las barreras lingüísticas, OSHA requiere entrenamiento de seguridad. Por Gustavo A. Gonzalez 53 Training Your Hispanic Workers Regardless of any language barriers, OSHA requires safety training. By Gustavo A. Gonzalez Going the Distance Mike Vaughn and the Vaughn Concrete Products staff focus first on their customers. By Ron Hyink • NPCA photo Precast Inc. (ISSN 1940-9184 print, ISSN 1940-9192 online) is published bimonthly by NPCA. STAFF: Publisher: Ty Gable Vice President of Marketing and Communication: Ron Fleming Communication Director: Bob Whitmore Managing Editor: Ron Hyink Associate Editor: Mike Cook Graphic Design: Deborah Templeton Advertising Director: Brenda C. Ibitz Technical Editor: Greg Stutz Material in this publication may not be reproduced without written permission from NPCA. Requests for permission should be directed to the editor. Copyright 2008 by NPCA. Address your letters and comments to the editor: Precast Inc./Editor 10333 N. Meridian St. Suite 272 Indianapolis, IN 46290 (800) 366-7731 • Fax: (317) 571-0041 E-mail: npca@precast.org www.precast.org NPCA is a trade association representing the manufacturers of plant-produced concrete products and the suppliers to the industry around the world. 62 Forklift Safety A conscientious training and maintenance program could save lives. By Mike Landis D E PA R T M E N T S 8 Technically Speaking 78 Advertisers Index 68 Association News 70 People & Products 78 NPCA Calendar MAY/JUNE 2008 | WWW.PRECAST.ORG 5 http://www.precast.org http://www.precast.org
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