Amy Materson (EQW)SafetyOSHA offers range of fall prevention resources in upcoming National Safety Stand-DownWhile Equipment World covers a range of topics in our online and print safety articles, one area I like to make sure I write about regularly is fall prevention. The reason is simple. Although falls are one of the most preventable types of accidents, they’re also the number one cause of fatalities in construction; accounting […]April 23, 2014Roadbuilding3 Ways to Avoid Heat-Related IllnessWith the long deep freezes all around the country this winter, most of us have been looking forward to lots of sunshine and warmer weather. For those who work outside though, keeping cool is a must as the temperature climbs. Heat stress can result in heat rashes, cramps, exhaustion, and in the most severe instances, […]April 18, 2014SafetyKeeping your cool: 3 tips to avoiding heat stress on the jobsiteWith the long deep freezes all around the country this winter, most of us have been looking forward to lots of sunshine and warmer weather. For those who work outside though, keeping cool is a must as the temperature climbs. Heat stress can result in heat rashes, cramps, exhaustion, and in the most severe instances, […]April 15, 2014Business“Netflix model” for online construction safety training makes implementing programs a no-brainerEfforts to reduce construction accidents and injuries are slowly but surely having an effect, as each year OSHA’s tally of construction-related fatalities drops in number. Perhaps it’s a matter of more construction company owners taking a proactive approach to safety—a simple attitude adjustment considering today’s easier access to a wide variety of safety training materials. […]April 2, 2014SafetyDemo Dangers: Be prepared for the unpredictable hazards of demolition workApril 1, 2014Construction EquipmentVolvo CE’s new DD25B double drum compactor delivers fuel savings, easy maintenanceVolvo Construction Equipment’s new DD25B double drum compactor combines high productivity with reduced fuel consumption with, offering a 7-percent decrease in fuel from the previous engine. Powered by a Tier 4 Final three-cylinder 25-horsepower engine, the DD25B conforms to EPA emissions standards without the added cost of an aftertreatment system. The DD25B delivers high frequency […]March 26, 2014BusinessWant to boost your construction business? Put a woman in chargeI saw something this week that caught my eye: A Tweet linking to a Harvard Business Review post said a study in Italy found naming a woman as CEO improves profitability in family-owned firms. Specifically, replacing a male CEO with a female CEO increases profitability. Also, the more women on the board of directors of […]March 21, 2014Construction EquipmentBobcat launches 600 frame-size loaders: Tier 4 performance with no DPF[imagebrowser id=45] Meet emissions standards with no sacrifice in productivity with Bobcat’s Tier 4 600 frame-size loaders, which do not require a diesel particulate filter. The four loaders—S630 and S650 skid steer loaders and T630 and T650 compact track loaders—feature an ultra-low particulate combustion engine. The ULPC has a specially designed engine combustion chamber that […]March 19, 2014SafetyIPAF, NCCCO promote power line safety, demonstrate proper techniqueThe International Powered Access Federation and National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators again teamed up at ConExpo-Con/Agg, this time focusing on the need to follow correct procedures when working around power lines. Noting that electrocutions account for the majority of crane-related fatalities, NCCCO Executive Director Graham Brent, said confusing and complex regulations with […]March 18, 2014Construction EquipmentLeica launches iCON grade iGD4SP machine control for dozersEliminate the need to rework areas when handling material in grading operations with Leica Geosystems’ iCON grade iGD4SP, which calculates the lift, angle and tilt of the dozer’s six-way blade. Enabling operators to angle the blade while iCON grade’s advanced hydraulic control system controls the blade’s lift and tilt, the system constantly maintains grade at […]March 17, 2014Previous PagePage 23 of 55Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionThe MT120 delivers 1,200 pounds of lift capacity, intuitive pilot controls and jobsite versatility – while just barely wider than a wheelbarrow.Compact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025PickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road Fun
