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5 Toolbox Talks to Increase Worker Understanding on Trench Hazards and Safe Work Practices (Via United Rentals)
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June 14, 2021
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Business and Software
JLG Joins National Safety Month Efforts, Download Its eBook
June 3, 2021
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Here Are Some United Rentals Tips on How to Use Trench Protective System Tabulated Data Properly
April 8, 2021
Aerial Lifts
JLG Joins ALI’s Ladder Safety Month Initiatives, Releases Safety-Focused White Paper
March 4, 2021
Business and Software
Six Ways to Improve Equipment Safety
August 10, 2020
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Watch: Caterpillar Is Hosting a Series of Safety Webinars During June (Safety Awareness Month)

The National Safety Council recognizes National Safety Month in June, and Caterpillar is stepping up to share three webinars on safety basic...

June 18, 2020
Excavators JCB mini excavator
Safety Tips for Compact Excavator Operations

Excavators are relied upon by a variety of industries. Whenever and wherever ground needs to be broken and earth needs to be moved, these po...

August 20, 2019
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One Machine, Countless Attachments, Endless Possibilities: The Skid Steer Attachments Needed to Get Any Job Done

Skid steers are often compared to a Swiss Army Knife – and for good reason. With the ability to easily switch out a variety of attachm...

April 8, 2022
Business and Software
Seven Trench Safety Toolbox Talk Topics to Advance Worker Knowledge about Trench Hazards and Safe Work Practices

United Rentals Inc. announced seven Trench Safety Toolbox Talk topics to help utilities and contractors promote a safety culture. Developed ...

June 21, 2019
Business and Software
US Department of Labor, Workplace Safety Organizations Announce 6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

U.S. Department of Labor, Workplace Safety Organizations Announce 6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down The U.S. Department ...

April 26, 2019
Aerial Lifts
JLG External Bolt-On Fall Arrest System Allows Operators to Work Outside the Platform

Full 270-degree access gives operators extended workspace outside the platform JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a lea...

October 9, 2018
Business and Software
ABC Report: Safety Best Practices Can Make Construction Companies 670 Percent Safer

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released its 2018 Safety Performance Report to further the construction industry’s ...

March 28, 2018
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Introducing the New ZW100-6 Wheel Loader in North America

Hitachi’s ZW100-6 builds on the company’s reputation for top-flight wheel loaders with improved loading efficiency, ea...

May 10, 2022
Business and Software
Six Risky Misconceptions about Workplace Violence

Knowledge is power. False knowledge exposes everyone to risk. This is especially true when evaluating your workplace for the risk of workpla...

January 12, 2018
Business and Software
June Is National Safety Month, Time to Raise Awareness

The National Safety Council (NSC) has designated June as National Safety Month. The NSC, along with thousands of safety-minded organizations...

June 13, 2017
Business and Software
ABC Report: Safety Best Practices Can Make Construction Companies 770% Safer

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released its 2017 Safety Performance Report to further the construction industry&rsqu...

March 24, 2017
Business and Software
Work Photography Requires Caution; Construction Photos Can Show Violations

Contractors are proud of the work they do and the things they build, so they often take pictures of their jobsites to document the progress ...

February 2, 2017
Excavators
Watch This Vac-Tron Safety Video on Exposing Utilities with Vacuum Excavation

Vacuum excavation is used worldwide and has quickly grown into the best method for safer digging. Vac-Tron Equipment is an industry lea...

August 18, 2016
Utility Vehicles
Caution: UTVS at Work (a Utility Vehicle Safety Guide)

Work vs. Recreation Whether you will be using your utility vehicle for work or recreation is an important distinction to make when consideri...

May 19, 2016
Business and Software
Prepare Your Construction Workers for Safe Confined Space Entry

A Safety Plan Provided by the National Utility Contractors Association OSHA’s new Confined Spaces in Construction standard requires em...

December 18, 2015
Skid Steers
Friday Fun: JCB releases cheeky ‘Common Sense’ video for side-entry skid steers

In an effort to communicate the practicality of its skid steer design, JCB recently released a video on its social media channels ...

October 16, 2015
Business and Software
Trench collapse seriously injures worker, leads to $424K fine for employer

One minute he was working in the 8-foot trench below ground. The next, he was being buried in it. His co-workers came to his rescue, digging...

July 28, 2015