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How to stop operators from idling too much

This tip came from a 2014 Equipment World Contractor of the Year finalist Landon Floyd of Precision Pipeline in Cedar City, Utah: Have all your guys park their personal vehicles in the yard one day and drive them out to the site in a van or have them carpool. Make them leave their keys at […]

July 29, 2019

Safety

Trench violations lead to $212,158 in proposed fines for Mo. contractor

A Missouri contractor faces $212,158 in proposed penalties for exposing employees to potential trench collapse, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. R.V. Wagner Inc. of Affton, Missouri, was installing concrete stormwater pipes January 11 in St. Louis without a trench box or other trench protection and no safe exit from the trench, […]

July 25, 2019

Safety

Two workers die in trench collapse in Ala.

Two workers for a drainage company died July 23 in a collapsed trench in Hoover, Alabama. The trench was 8 feet deep, and the buried workers were found 7 feet down, according to al.com. Hoover Fire Department Capt. Scott West said the department received the call at 3:04 p.m. and were using hand shovels to […]

July 24, 2019

Safety

Construction safety and the importance of saying “stop”

After the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse, the report noted failure to communicate and acknowledge safety concerns which are exactly why safety is so important.

July 17, 2019

Safety

OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from extreme heat at work sites

Heat illness prevention programs for workers exposed to high temperatures should include access to water, rest, and shade. Learn more here on Equipment World.

July 10, 2019

Safety

New Werner harness provides relief handle to protect fallen workers

Werner Ladder has developed a new harness that relieves pressure on the femoral arteries since suspension in an upright position in a harness can be fatal.

June 26, 2019

Safety

OSHA’s newly-named construction safety committee to meet in July

OSHA has announced the incoming members and the initial meeting of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. Details on Equipment World.

June 24, 2019

Safety

Wyo. developer sued after 2 workers die in trench cave-in

After two died in a trench collapse back in September, representatives of those workers are taking legal action against the developer for wrongful death.

June 20, 2019

Safety

Apple Watch will soon send alerts when you need hearing protection on the jobsite

As part of Apple’s new Hearing Health monitoring, the update will bring users a new Noise app that will monitor your environment and track loud noise exposure.

June 4, 2019

Safety

Trench collapse in Neb. that injured 2 results in $106,078 proposed fine

A construction company in Nebraska receives $106,078 in OSHA citation fines for a trench collapse that injured two workers. Details here on Equipment World.

May 22, 2019

Safety

OSHA rule changes expected to save contractors money

OSHA's rule changes will affect the construction industry in a big way. The changes could result in $5.8 million a year in savings to the construction industry.

May 20, 2019

Safety

House Subcommittee proposes increasing FY 2020 budgets for MSHA, OSHA, NIOSH

A budget bill drafted by the House subcommittee for the FY 2020 aims to increase funding for OSHA, MSHA, and NIOSH. Learn more about the proposed budgets here.

May 17, 2019