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How to do Everything Better

How to Do Everything Better: 21 Ways to Improve Your Construction Business

Whether you’re a construction novice or veteran, you’re always looking for ways to do things better. Toward that end, the Equipment World staff has compiled this broad range of tips, instructions and advice from experts on technical, business, safety and other topics to help you grow your business or become more proficient in your current […]

September 12, 2019

Safety

Milwaukee intros 3 new headlamps including the rechargeable Beacon, which doubles as PPE

Milwaukee has expanded its lineup of headlamps for construction, trades and industrial work with the introduction of three new lamps. Two of the new lamps are powered by removable, rechargaeble batteries that charge via USB: the new Beacon Hard Hat Light and the Low-Profile Headlamp. The third, the Spot/Flood is nonrechargable and is instead powered […]

September 12, 2019

Roadbuilding

N.Y. police disguised as workers ticket 266 drivers for work zone violations

Police officers in New York recently stepped up enforcement on reckless driving in work zones – by going undercover as construction workers. New York State Police issued 266 tickets as part of “Operation Hardhat,” which it conducted with the New York State Department of Transportation. During the crackdown, officers mingled into road work areas and […]

September 9, 2019

Safety

S. Dakota contractor faces $58,343 in penalties for trench violations

A South Dakota contractor faces penalties of $58,343 for a worker being in a trench without proper cave-in protection, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. On April 29, Midwest Excavating LLC of Sioux Falls was repairing a residential water leak. OSHA said a worker entered the trench, which was 7 feet 6 […]

September 6, 2019

Safety

Close minor cuts on the jobsite without stitches with the ZipStitch

The ZipStitch laceration kit provides surgical-quality wound closure for minor cuts up to 1.5 inches long, the company says. The kit includes two 1.5-inch strips that are connected by four zip-ties that can be adjusted to close the wound. It does not require any needles or puncturing the skin. “ZipStitch acts as a scaffold or […]

September 3, 2019

Construction Equipment

Terex Utilities’ new monitor enhances overload warning on truck-mounted aerial equipment

Terex Utilities has updated its Load Alert monitor display to increase safety for operators of the company’s truck-mounted aerial devices. The new monitor display now turns red if an overload is detected and displays the word “overload” on the screen. It also sounds an alert in the platform and at ground level. A dial readout […]

September 2, 2019

Attachments

Engcon to replace S-type hitches with Q-Safe models that prevent bucket drop

Engcon is going full-in with its Q-Safe quick hitches, announcing it will no longer manufacture most of its older S-type hitches. The company will no longer make S-type hitches in sizes S45 through S80, which Engcon has manufactured since the 1980s. The company also soon plans to replace the S40 with the QS40. Engcon says […]

August 30, 2019

Safety

OSHA seeks construction industry input on expanding silica Table 1 compliance

Almost two years after enforcing tougher federal rules to reduce construction workers’ exposure to silica dust, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering comments to expand its Table 1 compliance standards, which could make it easier for construction firms to comply. The Table 1 standards outline actions to reduce silica dust exposure for specific […]

August 27, 2019

Safety

Ore. contractor faces $20,000 in fines following trench deaths

An Oregon irrigation and landscaping contractor faces penalties of $20,000 following a trench collapse that killed two men in Idaho, according to Occupational Safety & Health Administration records. On April 10, Javier “Jay” Ortega Jr., 59, of New Plymouth, Idaho, and Arcenio Carrillo, 51, of Vale, Oregon, were installing irrigation pipes in New Plymouth when the […]

August 20, 2019

Safety

OSHA encouraging employers to participate in Safe + Sound Week

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will join businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs during Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18. The event encourages employers to participate in Safe + Sound Week by implementing workplace safety initiatives, and highlighting workers’ contributions to improving safety. […]

August 5, 2019

Safety

12 gadgets under $15 for relief when working in the heat

The guidelines for dealing with heat are fairly simple – drink lots of water, take frequent breaks in a cooler area, and wear lightweight, breathable clothing. But construction workers who want a little extra help with the heat might want to try one of these gadgets that can be found online for less than $15.   […]

July 30, 2019

How to do Everything Better

How to not tick off the old guys on the construction site

Are you a young man or woman new to the wonderful world of construction? You may have noticed there are a lot of older guys working in this field. To stay on their good side, we offer the following advice: Show up early – 15 minutes will do the trick. Remember: Early is on time, […]

July 29, 2019