Precast Inc. - July/August 2008 - (Page 5) CONTENTS F E AT U R E S 12 Steel Reinforcement Following code requirements and specifications could save you money. By Gary Munkelt, P.E. J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 0 8 18 Recent Crane Collapses Prompt Increase in Safety Concerns What precast producers and erectors need to know. By Sue McCraven 22 Take It from the Top Successful management strategies for precasters. By Bridget McCrea 26 Performance Safety When safety influences an employee’s choices during production, everyone wins. By Randy DeVaul 40 5S + 1 = Safety for Precasters Let go of the clutter! By Sam Lines and Chuck Overbay 32 44 One for the Books Don’t wait for a disaster to learn the value of protecting your company records. By William Atkinson COVER STORY 52 ¿Qué Es OSHA? Un poco de información básica sobre la historia y la dinámica de OSHA puede ayudarles a los empleados de la industria de prefundido a comprender la razón por la cual deben de ponerse a tono. Por Gustavo A. Gonzalez Anything but Ordinary Nancy Mayer, president of Mayer Brothers Inc., has made her company a success by keeping what works and finding innovative ways to change what doesn’t. By Mike Cook • NPCA photo 53 What Is OSHA? A little background in OSHA history and dynamics may help precast employees understand why they should “get with the program.” By Gustavo A. Gonzalez Precast Inc. (ISSN 1940-9184 print, ISSN 1940-9192 online) is published bimonthly by NPCA. D E PA R T M E N T S 8 Precaster’s Perspective 70 Advertisers Index 70 NPCA Calendar 60 Product Profile 62 People & Products 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. JULY/AUGUST 2008 | WWW.PRECAST.ORG 5 http://www.precast.org http://www.precast.org http://www.precast.org
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