Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold conditions. While there are no specific federal regulations about working in extreme cold or heat, employees do have a right to a workplace “free from recognized hazards.” That includes exposure to extreme cold and heat. Below are a few tips on preventing slips, […]
A recent statistic published that nearly 3.7 million work-related injuries and illnesses are reported each year. In other words, a worker is injured at work every 7 seconds. Many of these injuries are avoidable. In the chart above, we list out the top three (3) workplace related injuries; and helpful tips to avoid lost work […]
Safety Data Sheets, formerly known as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are used for cataloging information on chemical compounds and chemical mixtures. SDS information shall include in-structions for safe use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or product. The SDS will also provide information if any “PPE” personal protective equipment is required. The […]
Hand Tool Safety According to OSHA… Employees who use hand and power tools and are exposed to the hazards of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects should be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment. All electrical connections for these tools must be suitable for the type of tool and the working conditions (wet, dusty, […]
Tigercat is pleased to announce the launch of SECURE – Tigercat’s new extended coverage program. SECURE offers customers a selection of four competitive coverage plans for engines and drivetrain components that begin after the standard warranty period on drivetrain components has ended. SECURE increases engine and drivetrain component coverage to 3-year/6000 hours, with the option to […]
Forklift & Heavy Equipment Safety OSHA estimates forklifts cause about 85 fatal accidents per year; 34,900 accidents result in serious injury, 61,800 are classified as non-serious. There are about 855,900 forklifts in the U.S, therefore, over 11% of all forklifts will be involved in some type of accident each year! How fast should you […]
LBX Company announces the Link-Belt® 600 X4 Material Handler (MH) for the US and Canada. The 600 X4 MH features an electronically-controlled 362 horsepower Isuzu engine that meets EPA Final Tier 4 requirements, without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The 600 X4 MH is purpose-built for material handling and demolition applications, featuring a […]
Caught In/Between Injuries What is a caught between accident? In your line of work, that covers a lot of ground. Crushing accidents and injuries occur on a daily basis in the heavy equipment construction business. In addition, slips and falls getting on / off heavy equipment is also a daily hazard. Ways to Prevent Caught […]
Link-Belt Cranes will introduce the never-before-seen 120|RT 120-ton (110-mt) rough terrain crane to the world at Bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany, booth number F903/3. Owners will appreciate their return on investment with this 120|RT for its true 120-ton lift chart and operating efficiencies, while operators will continue to reap the benefits of Link-Belt’s continued crane […]
Lexington, KY – Ice Flow LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) of Freeland, Washington new 250-ton (227-mt) 298 Series 2 lattice crawler was put to the test quickly, following its delivery to Whidbey Island in Puget Sound from Triad Machinery. NBBB is a custom vessel construction company established in 1964. The first major project […]
