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What Are OSHA Fall Protection Regulations?

Industry News
In the United States falls are the leading cause of workplace injury. OSHA has set forth guidelines that ensure that employees are given the proper protection from falls. Fall protection equipment can be many things such as a full-body harness, a rescue harness, a work positioning belt, etc. These devices…

The Real Cost of Training

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2 Day Training Program for 10 People Lost Production: $20,000 Lost Wages: $6,400 Customized Training Materials: $531 Trainer Travel: $2,000 TET Customized On-Site Training: $2,900 TOTAL: $31,831 2 Day Training Program for 10 People Lost Production: $20,000 Lost Wages: $6,400 Generic Training Materials: $531 Trainer Travel: $2,000 Generic Basic Training:…

Common OSHA Violations Report

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Every year, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its 10 most commonly violated workplace safety standards of the previous fiscal year. According to OSHA, “far too many preventable injuries and illnesses occur in the workplace,” so they publish this annual list of common OSHA violations to keep employers…

MEWP Versus AWP – What Is the Difference?

Industry News
Demand for work at heights requires safe and repeated access to elevated areas. Erecting structures to reach great heights may create obstruction, incur costs, and take up space. One solution to this challenge was found in mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP). Until recently, mobile elevated work platforms were known as…

Mobile Crane Inspections

Moving large or heavy loads is the defining trait of the construction and heavy equipment industries. These loads, by nature, are a hazard to both people and structures while being moved. They need to be moved safely and properly to avert any risk to their surroundings and themselves. It is…

How to Set Up a Mobile Crane

Thanks to mechanization, construction and heavy industries have enjoyed exponential efficiency in operation as compared to exclusively employing human labor. Among the machines greatly credited for this is the mobile crane. As with any heavy mechanical utility, care and caution must be taken when using them to avoid harm to…

Using a Backhoe for Snow Removal

Heavy Equipment Training
Snow, although beautiful, can be a hazard to the machines we have come to rely on in our everyday lives. Snow hinders movement, and the accompanying low temperatures demand more energy for heating and insulation. Through the years, it has become necessary to properly move snow off roads to facilitate…

What is a Skid Steer?

Heavy Equipment Training
A skid steer, also known as a skid loader, skid-steer loader, or skidsteer is a compact, rigid, industrial vehicle primarily employed in moving loads. Common designs have a bucket attachment on the front, controlled by arms that extend on either side of the vehicle to the rear, where they are…