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New ANSI standard: What goes up in an aerial lift must come down … safely
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a three-part series on how the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms will affect contractors. Part 1, which you can view here, looked at the new training standards. Part 3, which you can view here, examines whether contractors are ready to comply. Starting June 1, contractors who use telescopic-boom, […]
October 31, 2019
Safety
New Werner harness provides relief handle to protect fallen workers
Werner Ladder has developed a new harness that relieves pressure on the femoral arteries since suspension in an upright position in a harness can be fatal.
June 26, 2019
Safety
Ill. construction worker trapped 2 hours in collapsed trench
An Illinois construction worker was trapped for two hours due to a collapsed trench. Check out the story and get other heavy equipment news on Equipment World.
November 1, 2018
Roadbuilding
NCDOT urges drone hobbyists to stay grounded during hurricane recovery efforts
Drones have been used in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to bring stunning footage as well as help relief workers and rescuers respond to disaster areas, but the North Carolina Department of Transportation warns that the devices can hinder those same efforts. The NCDOT issued a warning ahead of Irma, urging drone hobbyists […]
September 14, 2017
Roadbuilding
AZDOT worker rescues puppy from highway
A small puppy is safe thanks to Phoenix traffic cameras and an Arizona Department of Transportation worker. According to NBC News, AZDOT worker Gil Estrada was monitoring the traffic cameras last week when he spotted a small white dog on the monitor dodging through traffic on State Route 51. Estrada saw the dog dodge its […]
February 3, 2016
Construction Equipment
Very stuck dump truck proves to be a challenging rescue for this excavator
We have conflicting thoughts about this video. On one hand, we couldn’t help but root for the operator of the excavator. After all, according to the video’s description, he’s the one who got this Volvo A30 stuck in the first place and apparently no one on site was willing to give him a hand getting […]
November 27, 2013
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