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Safety Watch: Heavy loads
The accident: Working in the December cold, a utility construction worker was helping install a sewer line in a 25- to 30-foot-deep trench. A steel trench box was in the excavation but was not large enough to reach the bottom of the trench. The surrounding soil, which had a crust of frozen, snow-covered ground, was […]
August 31, 2008
Business
Rent Smart: Need a lift?
Here are some aerial lift rental tips. Height and reach – Maximum platform height is the highest you can raise the platform. Working height is the level a worker can reach while at maximum platform height. The American Rental Association says the platform height generally is about six feet less than the working height. Maximum […]
August 31, 2008
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Safety
Trucks: Drive like a pro
Focus on basics first, such as seat and mirror adjustments. An artic’s air ride suspension seat requires adjustments depending on the driver’s weight and comfort level. Don’t over inflate the seats, as too much air can make the seat hard and uncomfortable. And, always wear your seat belt. Adjust the longer, close view mirrors so […]
August 31, 2008
Safety
Cover Story/Machine Matters: Wheels on the ground
Wheel loaders in the 150-to-200-horsepower range are the jobsite gofers – go for this, go for that. Jobs abound for this size of wheel loader, many of which now have standard features that were options a short time ago. In fact, the lists of options for new models get shorter with each redesign. From custom […]
August 31, 2008
Business
Business Management: Covered or naked?
With the housing market sunk to its lowest level in decades, many paving, utility and earthmoving contractors are migrating away from residential jobs to other types of construction. And while you face plenty of challenges when going after a different type of business, perhaps the most important change you have to make when moving into […]
August 31, 2008
Business
Reporter: Cat’s Oberhelman: Navistar deal plays to our strengths
In a conference call with construction editors, Caterpillar’s Doug Oberhelman, group president, detailed the company’s recent memorandum of understanding with Navistar to produce a severe-service truck, and what led to its decision to exit the on-highway engine market: The new severe-service truck: “The Cat truck will be powered by a Cat-branded engine produced by Navistar […]
August 19, 2008
Safety
Marketplace
Lower profile compact wheel loaders deliver more stability Yanmar’s V-Series compact wheel loaders offer reduced overall height to improve loading/unloading operations and stability. A fully automatic drive mode allows the 6,750-pound V3-6 and 7,651-pound V4-6 to accelerate smoothly and change gears with no operator input. A fixed speed mode keeps the loaders in low gear […]
August 10, 2008
Safety
Safety Watch: Don’t slip up
The accident: A 42-year-old ironworker foreman was working on a structural steel beam roof. After a crane lifted a beam into position, the foreman noticed it needed adjusting, and set out to use a hammer to straighten it. The area where he needed to work had been barricaded with wire rope safety lines on all […]
August 10, 2008
Workforce
On Record: Communicating with your entire crew
I appreciate the population changes on our jobsites can be unnerving. I also acknowledge there are several negatives surrounding the use of Hispanic workers. But in light of Allen Moss’s letter published in our June issue – and the responses both pro and con we’ve since received – I wanted to go over exactly why […]
August 10, 2008
Safety
Light Equipment: Air apparent
Popularity can be an indicator of performance, and that has long been the case for portable rotary screw air compressors with 185 cfm of free air delivery and at least 100 psi of working pressure. Ease of transport, compactness and the ability to crank out air for eight to 10 hours of uninterrupted use allows […]
August 10, 2008
Safety
July 2008
3rd Annual Outville Antique Power Show & Antique Construction/Surface Mining Equipment Show July 4-6, 2008 Harrison Township Garage & Grounds 6750 Outville Road- Outville, Ohio 614-679-8924 AGA Utility Contractor Safety Workshop July 9-10, 2008 Hyatt Regency San Antonio, Texas www.aga.org Iron Planet Online Auction July 10, 2008 www.ironplanet.com American Society of Concrete Contractors CEO Forum […]
July 21, 2008
Safety
April 2008
Product Safety Seminar April 21-23, 2008 Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre -Dallas, Texas www.aem.org 414-298-4143 Product Liability Seminar April 24, 2008 Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre -Dallas, Texas www.aem.org 414-298-4143 Distribution Contractors Association 13th Annual Safety Congress April 22-24 2008 Gaylord Texan Resort- Grapevine, Texas www.dca-online.org
July 20, 2008
Safety
O&O Costs: Big dozers
Of all the machines in the earthmoving world bulldozers, particularly large ones, may have the greatest variation when it comes to owning and operating costs. While the initial purchase price of a big dozer is a relatively fixed quantity, everything else from there can vary greatly. A backhoe owner often charges by the hour, but […]
June 30, 2008
Safety
Safety Watch: Know when to park it
The accidents: A 41-year-old roller operator was working on a road extension when his machine rolled sideways down steep embankment. The man was partially ejected, crushed and killed by the machine as it rolled. In another incident, a 23-year-old worker operating a 3-metric-ton roller fell down an embankment that gave way after the machine got […]
June 30, 2008
Business
First Word: Jobsite danger constant reality
The recent rash of crane collapses across the country has a lot of people thinking about construction site safety. In New York City, where two crane collapses in three months killed nine people, emergency meetings are being held and citizens are telling city council members they’re afraid to sit on their couches. When interviewed for […]
June 30, 2008
Safety
Kubota encourages National Safety Month
Focusing on tractor and equipment safety, Kubota is tapping into the National Safety Council’s (NSC) annual celebration of National Safety Month this June. This is the 12th anniversary of National Safety Month. This year’s National Safety Month theme is “Make A Difference.” The NSC has designated a specific safety focus for each of the four […]
June 16, 2008
Safety
OSHA to give $6.7 million in training grants
OSHA is now accepting applications for Susan Harwood Training grants. Nearly $6.7 million is available in grants on topics including combustible dust and falls from scaffolds, ladders and roofs. The grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations that provide training and education programs for employers and employees on OSHA-selected safety and health topics. Applications must […]
June 16, 2008
Safety
Rent Smart: 6 tips for scaffold safety
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates scaffold-related accidents cause approximately 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year. Some of the most common mistakes can easily be avoided. Below the Scaffold Industry Association and rental companies offer tips on proper scaffold precautions. Plan ahead. Will you need scaffolding for indoor or outdoor use? Note the elevation […]
June 10, 2008
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