Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessKubota president, chairman Masumoto found dead in TokyoChairman and president of Kubota Corporation, Yasuo Masumoto, has died while staying in Tokyo. The 67-year-old failed to leave his room at the hotel and was found collapsed in the bathroom, according to a report from Bloomberg. The cause of death is undetermined, and Vice President Masatoshi Kimata will take over as acting president, the […]June 4, 2014BusinessA guide to the dangers of the sun and 21 tips to keeping construction crews safe from those harmful raysAs the construction season rolls on, the workload isn’t the only thing that increases. The amount of hours crews put into a day extends throughout the hotter months, but with longer hours comes the inevitable exposure to UV rays. Time and time again the topic of sun exposure is addressed in construction firms nationwide, but […]May 22, 2014RoadbuildingGeosynthetics of all types speed constructionGeosynthetics of all types speed construction, allowing bridges and highways to be built faster and enhance pavement performance.May 7, 2014HomeModel ManiaMay 6, 2014RoadbuildingGeosynthetics speed constructionGeosynthetics Speed Construction While Enhancing Pavement Performance Geosynthetics comprise a family of value-added products that allows highways, roads and bridges to be built faster, cheaper and longer lasting. Some geosynthetics enhance pavement longevity by separating good materials from bad. Some promote water flow from pavement structures as they facilitate drainage. And while most geosynthetics are planar […]May 1, 2014Safety WatchWelding worries: Things you can’t see can kill youThe accident: A construction worker was welding a catwalk to a 15-foot-tall waste oil tank. Vapors from the tank ignited, causing an explosion that launched the worker into a truck parked more than 100 feet away…April 15, 2014Safety WatchHidden dangers: Invisible vapors can be deadly when weldingThe accident: A worker was repairing a truck body alone in his company’s shop, using an arc welding system to weld pieces of steel together and then attach them to the body near the rear of the truck.April 15, 2014Safety WatchShoring things up: Use required protective systems when working in a trenchThe accident: Two laborers were installing conduit in an 8-foot-deep by two-foot-wide trench. The crew leader, who was digging the trench with a backhoe, left the area to go to the company trailer. The two laborers continued to work alone…April 15, 2014Safety WatchIn the trenches: One of the most preventable accidents can also be the deadliestThe accident: Three workers were repairing a water main break in a 7-foot-deep, 5-foot-wide excavation. To expose the water main, one worker working with a shovel at the bottom of the trench undercut the roadway.April 15, 2014Safety WatchTreacherous trenching: Knowing the guidelines keeps you out of harm’s wayThe accident: Two laborers were installing water lines in a 9-foot-deep, 7-foot-wide trench with vertical walls. A corner of the trench collapsed, pinning one worker under a large chunk of dirt.April 15, 2014Previous PagePage 35 of 590Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025The historical construction equipment show presented a veritable timeline of Caterpillar history from 1917 to 1979, including Best and Holt tractors.Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact 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 Hauling
