Cranes breaking down or suffering mechanical issues in the field can bring headaches, project delays and unforeseen costs. One the best ways to avoid a mechanical setback in your crane fleet is making sure your cranes undergo consistent preventative maintenance and service. Daily crane inspections are both standard and required by OSHA in some cases. […]
When summertime temperatures are on the rise in the Pacific Northwest, that means preventative maintenance and care can be needed to prevent heat-related problems in equipment. One such problem: Hot temperatures can cause sludge, fungal substance or other contaminants to build up in your fuel tank and damage your machine. Protect Your Diesel Fuel Tank […]
Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat related illnesses. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes, all of which can result in serious injury. It is estimated that more than 1,300 deaths per year in the U.S. […]
Summertime in the Pacific Northwest can bring temperatures in the 100s, and hot temperatures are a danger for machines and their operators. A person overheating while using a piece of heavy machinery is a hazard that threatens the lives of everyone on and around a job site. One step crews can take to beat the […]
For this month’s Safety Corner, we’ve got some basic safety practices to be aware of when on the job: Safety Practice #1: Avoid Distractions While At Work “DWAW,” or Distracted Walking at Work, can be a major workplace hazard on active job sites. DDAW can cause accidents that might result in serious injury: Walking into […]
This year marks the 30th year of Triad Machinery, the authorized dealer of Link-Belt, LBC, Tigercat, and other heavy equipment brands in the Pacific Northwest. This is a testament not only to the partnerships we’ve formed with the manufacturers but the relationships we’ve forged with our clients. We’d like to take a moment to thank […]
Cranes have been in use for thousands of years. At first, they consisted of a few stakes in the ground, a pulley or two, and a winch. Today, there are many types of cranes available for a wide variety of lifts on a range of worksites. But how do you know what to look for […]
Cranes have been in service for thousands of years, using nothing more than rope and a series of pulleys and other “simple” contraptions that used physics to their advantage. Where ramps were used to build the ancient Egyptian pyramids, early types of cranes were used to build the largest structures in ancient Greece and Rome. […]
When it comes to any construction site, safety has to be job one. This includes inspecting all gear before use, appropriate safety signage, a well-developed project plan, and hard hats all around. If part of your project plan includes the use of a crane, a daily checklist should be followed. This should include where the […]
Our Tips for Improving Forestry Safety While on the Job The forestry industry poses a wide range of risks to workers, from machine operators to tree fallers. Some professions in forestry are more hazardous than others, with those involved with the logging process at the top of the list. According to the Bureau of Labor […]
