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There is a saying in the industry that “the rain will drive you crazy, but the wind will kill you.” To say nothing of the physical toll high-winds and extreme temperatures can take on your body when working outdoors, the consequences of working in high winds on or near heavy equipment can literally be fatal. […]

Crane operations are a constant across the globe. No matter where you go, no matter what industry you work in (construction, maritime, general industry, etc.), and no matter the time of year, it is common to see all types of cranes in action: boom trucks, knuckle booms, crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes, all-terrain cranes, overhead […]

Whether you are working in confined spaces under OSHA’s construction standard or general industry standard, confined space training and retention is vital to worker safety. As part of our ongoing efforts to make training helps free and creative, we are happy to make our new confined space safety poster available via download for free. Can you […]

Wheel loaders (also known as front-end loaders) can do a lot of work, moving tons of rock, dirt or supplies in all types of applications from general construction use to forestry to mining. These rugged machines have their own OSHA safety regulations, and below are some images our trainers got while on site building our […]

360 excavators are a crucial part of many job sites. In fact, operations from basic trenching all the way to sophisticated demolitions couldn’t exist without an excavator operated by a skilled driver. Proper excavator safety is critical in all operations. Whether you are an experienced operator or completely new to excavation and trenching, we’ve amassed a […]

Just when you think you have seen it all, something like this happens. We hate to be painfully obvious, but what are the hazards that you see in the excavator images below? Scroll down to see one of our trainers’ analysis! #hazardspotting #spotthehazard What’s Going Wrong? Okay, I hate to be all “gloom and doom,” but […]

Continuing with our #hazardspotting posts, we have a new one. The failure to adhere to OSHA safety standards are rather apparent here, but are all too common on construction sites around the country. Spot the Hazards! #hazardspotting #spotthehazard #safetytraining What potential hazards and safety issues do you see in this photo? Scroll down to see our own analysis. […]

The Texas Supreme Court ruled in Genie Industries v. Matak that dangerous and intentional misuse of machinery and products makes the individual, not the company, liable for injuries. The court reversed a jury decision that originally awarded $1.3 million to Walter Matak’s family. While doing electrical work at a church, Walter Matak allowed co-workers to […]

360 Excavator & Hazard Spotting There are many hazards and risk factors associated with operating a 360 excavator on a jobsite. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), around 20 to 25 employees die each year due to excavation-related accidents. They also state that excavation and trenching operations pose a higher fatality rate than […]

Skid Steer Safety Training Listen, love it or hate it, PowerPoint is a tool that many people use to train. This is true in maritime, construction, industrial, etc. And while it has pros and cons like any training tool, I have seen great looking PowerPoint presentations delivered dryly, as well as poor looking presentations delivered […]

Does OSHA require Skid Steer Training? The short answer is, yes.   Employers are fully responsible for making sure that their workforce has proper training for the equipment they operate. So, although there may not be certain specific rules regarding skid steers, there are still general rules that must be followed in order to be […]

Confused about OSHA’s proposed crane regulations change to mobile crane operator certification requirements?  OSHA’s proposed changes at a glance: First and foremost, the change in law has been postponed—at least until November 2017 (see OSHA’s official bulletin below). Second, it concerns cranes and derricks in construction only. Third, the crane operator certification is only comprised […]