Safety Tips When Using Heavy Construction Equipment

Posted on: 13 April 2021

Even though excavators are the ultimate machines for high-performance digging and lifting, they're not created equal. When it's time to rent a piece of excavator equipment for an upcoming job, you can be overwhelmed by the choices available to you.  If you want to find a machine that matches your job requirements, you will have to learn a thing or two about excavator equipment specifications. Here are four important specs you should learn about before hiring an excavator for your next job.
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Posted on: 12 March 2021

Crane riggers are professionals that assist in crane operation. Many contractors will often be conflicted about hiring crane riggers. It is especially so since they do not understand the benefits of having a rigger at the site. Below is an excerpt discussing the benefits of having a crane rigger at your site.  Site Inspection and Preparation A crane rigger will conduct a preliminary site inspection to determine any preparation works required before setting up the crane.
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Posted on: 9 March 2021

Crane hire is an intricate process that requires careful planning. Failure to prepare for this process can lead to time-consuming and money-wasting mistakes. Thus, before renting a crane, it's paramount to come up with measures to save time and money throughout the process. With this in mind, here are four ways you can save time and money when renting a crane for construction work. Conduct a site survey The success of your rigging operations depends on your ability to choose the right equipment for the job.
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Posted on: 5 February 2021

Height safety equipment includes scaffolding, safety harnesses, scissor lifts and ladders. This equipment is used in construction and industrial settings to ensure the safety of employees working at heights. Before using height safety equipment, employees are encouraged to conduct inspections to ensure that they do not have defects that might cause accidents at the site. Below is an article discussing how to conduct height safety equipment inspections.  Scaffolding Scaffolds are commonly used in construction sites to help bricklayers, electricians and plumbers to work at heights.
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