Industry News

Communicating at construction sites can be a day-to-day struggle, especially if the noise is so loud that you can’t hear the sound of your own voice. When working around crane rigging, communication can mean the difference between a normal workday and a fatal accident. Luckily, we have the rigger signalman, who uses rigger hand signals […]

Accidents Involving Street Sweepers Street sweepers have been cleaning up after people and mother nature for hundreds of years. Though the need for clean streets hasn’t changed much over time, the methods that we use to clean those streets have. Originally, roads were swept clean by hand, and debris was loaded into dustpans and then […]

While operating a forklift, there are some essentials that you need to know and practice. If you’re not safe, people can get hurt, just like a worker in Scotland that was crushed by a forklift. The two essential areas for forklift safety are parking and operation. Parking a Forklift Parking a forklift may seem an […]

Auger accidents are common and often severe. Just yesterday, a woman from Salina lost her arm to an auger, and if safety measures, such as auger guards, do not change, she won’t be the last. Hazards First, the most dangerous thing about augers is that they don’t seem dangerous. They aren’t fast moving or particularly large. […]

Bucket Truck Tipover: 6 Safety Tips Operating a bucket truck can be daunting, but it’s terrifying to experience a bucket truck tipover. Did you know that 70% of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) accidents are due to bucket trucks? Continue reading to learn how to safeguard yourself and your coworkers against bucket truck tipover. Knowing […]

When on a construction site, what do you see most? Most likely it is some sort of aerial lift. These aerial lifts are a huge help but can be dangerous when not inspected correctly. Every aerial lift operator should check these six things at the beginning of every shift: structural damage, manuals and decals, platforms/baskets, […]

Front Loaders Front loaders are big job equipment typically used to lift, scrape, and push materials in construction and other related tasks. There are various types and sizes, but typically they weigh around three tons. With its great weight and hundreds of horse power, its pound capacity is immense: up to hundreds of thousands of […]

Earlier this month, a man in Canada drove himself to the hospital after surviving an encounter with a mother grizzly. He is recovering from the various injuries to his scalp, chest, abdomen, bottom, and leg. Bear attacks like this one are rare. For example, the National Park Service reports that of the 100 million people […]

Combustible Dust in the Workplace A combustible dust explosion at a plant can have catastrophic consequences for many workers, including loss of life. In fact, according to OSHA, over the last 28 years there have been approximately 3,500 combustible dust explosions. Roughly, 281 of the major incidents resulted in the deaths of 119 workers, with another 718 sustaining […]

In the news, 2 men died when a 15-foot trench collapsed, trapping and suffocating them. When working in trenches there’s always a risk of collapse, but there are many tools and standards that will help. Knowledge will always protect those in trenches. OSHA’s standards on trench safety is a gold mine of knowledge and will […]

The Crane Inspection and Certification Bureau has established that crane accidents are often the direct result of negligence of the crane-related professional or the lack of adequate operator training or experience. The stark truth is that  90% of crane accidents occur due to human error. Introduction When rigging equipment for materials handling on a crane, […]

With autumn in full swing, working outside during the harvest season seems like a picturesque and tranquil job. However, getting into an accident on a telehandler turns a job from serene to life-threatening in an instant. Knowing common telehandler hazards will not only make you more informed, but could potentially save your life. Top 6 […]