Safety tips for common types of earthmoving equipment
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31 July 2017
Earthmoving machinery plays an important role in most, if not all construction projects. Its usage can, however, present certain risks both to operators and those in the vicinity of the machinery. Here are some safety tips for two very common types of earthmoving equipment.
Excavators
Excavators are used primarily for the digging of foundations and trenches. An operator's visibility is limited when they are sitting inside this vehicle; as such, many of the accidents involving excavators are caused by the operator moving the machinery in a way that leads to them hitting nearby workers or pedestrians.
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3 Things to Consider When Hiring a Commercial Crane
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4 June 2017
Most commercial buildings are usually high-rise buildings. Therefore, if you are thinking of building one, you will need heavy construction equipment to help with the lifting of materials. An example of indispensable equipment when it comes to lifting materials is a crane. However, different cranes are designed for different tasks, which means you need to consider some factors in order to find the right one for your project. To help you, here are a few things to think about:
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4 Truck Seat Options You Should Try
Posted on:
2 May 2017
Are you shopping for an aftermarket truck seat for your heavy-goods truck? Read on and discover some of the extra features of truck seats that you should order in case you are a driver-owner of a heavy truck.
Massager
Truck drivers often feel sore and stiff as they get out of the truck after several hours on the road. This soreness may be due to the decline in blood circulation to the lower extremities resulting from spending so many hours without stretching the legs.
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Four Benefits of Custom Order Picker Training for Your Company
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26 April 2017
If you own a factory, industrial facility or any other company that uses forklifts, you may want to consider hiring a specialist to do custom forklift training for your company. In many cases, this can be more effective than hiring forklift operators that have completed general order picker training. Here's a look at some of the benefits of custom training sessions.
1. You Can Keep Existing Employees
Onboarding new employees can be expensive and time consuming.
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