Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentCharges filed after NYC mini crane collapse severely injures 2 workersTerrence Edwards and Timothy Braico were both issued felony second-degree assault and misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges. Details on Equipment World.November 15, 2018Construction EquipmentWanco’s WALi compact light tower runs longer, takes up less spaceThe WALi Compact light tower from Wanco is designed to take up less space, run longer and operate more safely. Read more about it here.November 14, 2018SafetyCPWR: Deaths rise at small construction companies, drop at larger firmsLarge construction firm fatalities dropped 30% between 2008 and 2016, while small construction firm fatalities climbed 57% according to CPWR. Learn more here.November 12, 2018RoadbuildingGa. to get its first turbine interchange with I-16/I-95 rehabGDOT says work the intersection of I-16/I-95 near Savannah, Ga., will start early in 2019 and include the state's first turbine interchange. Learn more here.November 12, 2018SafetyHouston worker rescued from collapsed 12-ft. trench; OSHA investigatesThe U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration opened an investigation into the trench collapse incident in Houston after a worker was stuck for hours.November 9, 2018Construction EquipmentOSHA publishes final crane rule, sets enforcement date for employer evaluationsThe final rule requires employers to train operators to perform assigned crane activities, evaluate those operators and then document successful completion.November 8, 2018Construction EquipmentHeavy equipment supply-chain tightness likely through 2019, thanks to higher demandManufacturers of metal components for construction equipment and other machinery are likely to see high demand of products continue into 2019. Learn more here.November 7, 2018TechnologyTrueLook Robotic 4K camera delivers live panoramic views of the jobsiteTrueLook's new Robotic 4K Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera offers 360-degree panoramic views and can be controlled remotely. Check it out on Equipment World today!November 7, 2018RoadbuildingCalifornia’s 12-cent gas tax hike survives repeal effortAfter Election Day yesterday, California elected to keep the increase helps fund road maintenance and other transportation programs. Details on Equipment World.November 7, 2018Driver/operator coaching/trainingOSHA: Crane operators must be certified by crane type by Nov. 10OSHA will accept operator certifications based on the type of crane and certification based on type and capacity, but only crane-type certification is required.November 6, 2018Previous PagePage 183 of 258Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
