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Prepare for Automated Construction Fleet Vehicles
With so many operational technologies becoming available across the industry, contractors must remember to take an intelligent approach to strike the right balance of personnel and automation in their work.
By Carl Heinlein
September 3, 2019
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by Carl Heinlein
Carl Heinlein, CSP, OHST, ARM, CPEA, CRIS, CSHM, STSC, is a director-at-large for the American Society of Safety Professionals, the world’s oldest professional safety organization. Heinlein is also a senior safety consultant for the American Contractors Insurance Group Inc., where he works with construction clients on safety initiatives. He is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Associated General Contractors of America.
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