Amy Materson (EQW)HomeSafety Step 1: Keep Your DistanceOSHA requires you stay at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines with up to a 50,000-volt current. For lines that exceed 50,000 volts, you’re required to add a distance of stay at least 10 feet plus 4 additional inches for each additional 10,000 volts of current above 50,000 volts. < Back to […]November 25, 2013HomeSafety Step 3: Wear the right PPEYour personal protective equipment is the last line of defense between you and any hazards you may face. Make sure your PPE is approved for the type of work you are performing, and keep it in good condition. Uncomfortable PPE or items in disrepair can distract you from the task at hand, making you more […]November 25, 2013Safety3 Safety Steps for avoiding electrocution on the jobsiteOf all the causes for on-the-job construction fatalities, electrocution may seem the most avoidable. It’s merely a matter of avoiding live wires, right? However, at approximately 140 U.S. deaths annually, electrocution is the fourth leading cause of construction fatalities in the nation, making it one of OSHA’s “Fatal Four.” So, why are so many construction […]November 25, 2013BusinessGo With Your Instincts: Why it’s not always a good idea to separate personal and business decisionsPossessing the ability to make good decisions is obviously crucial when running your own business, but good instincts are just as critical. Take Matthew Gilligan of Magnolia Landscape, for example. Gilligan is one of our sister site Total Landscape Care’s 12 finalists for the Landscaper of the Year program, and I visited and interviewed him […]November 20, 2013Home2: Be Open and HonestAlthough it’s your company, you should want your employees to be interested and invested in the well-being of the firm. They’re never going to be able to do that unless you tell them what’s going on. Instituting transparency is a direct path to gaining the loyalty and trust of your people. If they feel they […]November 12, 2013Home1: Have the “Right” PeopleAttracting and retaining people isn’t enough. You have to hire and keep people who are a good fit for the type of company you want to have. No matter how skilled the employees, sometimes their demeanor or attitude simply derails what you’re trying to accomplish. < INTRO […]November 12, 2013Business3 culture-changing steps contractors can take to combat the skilled worker shortageThere’s been no shortage of attention lately to the skilled worker shortage. Although industry advocates like Mike Rowe have been beating the drum for a while, now everyone is catching on—analyzing what happened and trying to find ways to attract new workers to the trade. Some contractors have even created their own courses to train […]November 12, 2013Construction EquipmentManitou launches new MRT 2540 Privilege Plus rotating telehandler, updates MRT 2150 and MRT 1840At an event in West Bend, Wisconsin, Manitou launched its newest rotating telescopic handler, the MRT 2540 Privilege Plus. The company also announced upgrades to the MRT 1840 Easy 360° and MRT 2150 Privilege Plus that include popular options as standard features, including a Perkins Interim Tier 4 engine, forward-neutral-reverse functionality on the joystick, a […]November 10, 2013RoadbuildingChicago Pneumatic introduces new compact tandem asphalt rollers, soil compactorsChicago Pneumatic has expanded their range of light compaction equipment with the introduction of a line of compact tandem asphalt rollers and soil compactors. The new models, available in North America, are the gasoline-powered AR90G small articulated tandem asphalt roller, the diesel-powered AR100 small articulated tandem asphalt roller, the ART120 compact articulated tandem asphalt roller, […]November 4, 2013Construction EquipmentChicago Pneumatic launches line of compact tandem asphalt rollers, soil compactorsChicago Pneumatic has expanded their range of light compaction equipment with the introduction of a line of compact tandem asphalt rollers and soil compactors. The new models, available in North America, are the gasoline-powered AR90G small articulated tandem asphalt roller, the diesel-powered AR100 small articulated tandem asphalt roller, the ART120 compact articulated tandem asphalt roller, […]November 4, 2013Previous PagePage 28 of 55Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorAt 6.2 metric tons and 57.5-horsepower, the compact excavator has 7 inches of side overhang and zero rear overhang for work in tight areas.Compact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact 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 – 2025
