How McClain Can Help You Overcome Common Industry Challenges

Every industry has its share of challenging issues and demands. While many of these are faced and overcome from behind desks and in front of computer screens, many other industry challanges are confronted in the field. The highway bridge construction, maintenance, and inspection industry – a significant segment of the nation’s broader infrastructure industries – […]

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The Official Statement from Daniel McClain, Owner of McClain & Co.

Culpeper, VA: McClain & Co., Inc. seeks to share their emphasis on safety while also addressing allegations about past unsafe equipment conditions. McClain & Co., Inc. categorically denies all claims that their unsafe equipment led to a tragedy in 2015. In business since 1998, McClain & Co., is a government contractor operating largely within the […]

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McClain & Co., Inc. - 40ft Underbridge Inspection Unit Bucket Snooper Truck

What Bridge Inspection Crews Can Find Using a Snooper™ Truck

Routine bridge inspections are, more often than not, exactly that: routine. Most of the time, on most highway and railway bridges, there is little or nothing out of the ordinary that comes up. Except when there is. A vivid example of what bridge inspection crews can find while using a Snooper™ truck or other under […]

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Operating McClain & Co., Inc. Equipment: Certifications And Safety Requirements

In any industry where the risk of physical injury is present, safety is a primary consideration.  Safety, however, extends far beyond safe work practices and following required guidelines. In fact, safety in any field should involve much more than minimal adherence to OSHA safety requirements.  Additionally, maintaining and exercising a safe work environment also includes […]

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Effective June 1, 2020. All Platform/Bucket Operators Must Be Certified to Operate in Accordance with ANSI A92.24-2018

All McClain & Co., Inc. Underbridge Inspection Unit drivers/operators have been certified and licensed in compliance with the new changes to ANSI/SAIA A92.24-2018 and A92.22-2020 standards. Each UBIU operator carries a certification card with him or her at all times. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ContactDeAnna Martin, Executive DirectorScaffold & Access Industry Association816.595.4860 | [email protected] ANSI Board of Standards ReviewAnnounces Final […]

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Effective Date for the A92 Suite of Standards Extended to June 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact DeAnna Martin, Executive DirectorScaffold & Access Industry Association816.595.4831 | [email protected] The effective date for the new ANSI/SAIA A92 Suite of Standards – originally scheduled for December 2019 – has been extended to June 1, 2020. The complete suite of standards includes:  ANSI/SAIA A92.20 – 2018 | Design, Calculations, Safety Requirements, and Test Methods for […]

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