Construction sites often are a beehive of activity. When working around heavy equipment, one mistake or overlooked safety protocol can lead to an accident that ...

If you work in construction, you know that working on a construction site can be one of the most dangerous and hazardous jobs out there. On average, there are nearly 150,000 injuries on the job each ...

In 2021, the construction industry reported the highest number of fatal work injuries in the private sector—many of which resulted from preventable accidents. The key to preventing these accidents is ...

At-a-Glance: Heavy equipment safety hinges on competent operators, pre-use inspection, controlled work zones, clear communications, energy isolation, and disciplined traffic/lift management. Track ...

Through leadership commitment, consistent training, open communication, engaged employees, disciplined maintenance, and ...

Distribution center workers face various risks — including heavy equipment, weighty packages, electricity and the potential for slips or falls. Keeping these workers safe is possible with practical ...

Nektar Data Systems, a Canadian data management company that provides a data-management solution through a customizable platform with a cloud-based development backbone used in several downloadable ...

Photo Courtesy Fairfax County Fire Department Ensure all personnel are aware of the escape route and clear the area under the route of travel for the crane operator. As you proceed in operations at ...

WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College is pleased to announce the launch of a Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program, designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) allows people to enjoy better oversight of their connected products and those using them. Focusing on IoT in heavy equipment could enable site managers, safety specialists ...

effectively to a student training on a Cat Simulators system. The U.S. Bureau of Labor projects more than 50,800 new heavy equipment operator positions will be added to the U.S. workforce every year ...