Tag Archives: safety

AGHP 2018 Rope Access Safety Recognition Program

To promote safe work environments within the Geohazard industry, AGHP has initiated an industry-wide Rope Access Safety Recognition Program.  This annual program will recognize companies that develop and implement safe rope access work procedures, provide education and training to their personnel, and commit to enhancing the safety culture within their organizations.  A review of the […]

GeoHazards 6

The Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) is pleased to invite you to the 6th Canadian GeoHazards Conference – GeoHazards 6 – to be held 15-18 June 2014 at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The GeoHazards conferences are the premiere forums in Canada for the sharing and dissemination of scientific and engineering knowledge related to geohazards. Geohazards affect […]

Around the World: Rockfall 2013, Australia

Maccaferri Australia has announced multiple dates and speakers for the Rockfall 2013 seminar series. The seminar will be offered in five cities across Australia between November 26 and December 3. (Dates and locations listed below.) With a focus on rockfall mitigation and barrier design, Rockfall 2013 will profile

Maccaferri Conducts Full-Scale Impact Test for Rockfall Workshop

On October 9, during the second day of the International Rockfall Technical Workshop, Maccaferri carried out a full-scale impact test in the municipality of Fonzaso (BL), Italy. The test was conducted on the RMC 200/A barrier, with a minimum energy absorption capacity of 2,000 kJ (Class 4 according to the ETAG027). The main peculiarity and interest in this […]