Chainsaw Safety: Gear, Tips and Techniques For Safe Operation
A chainsaw has sharp teeth set on a chain that moves rapidly around the edge of a blade. Used properly, it’s a safe, effective tool for cutting trees, logs and other wood. But a...
Forklift Safety 101
Just about every worksite has a forklift, and for good reason: These machines are essential for loading, unloading and moving materials. But the fact that they’re universal doesn’t...
Heavy Equipment Safety: How to Avoid the Most Common Hazards
Bulldozers, backhoes, graders, trenchers, compactors, excavators — these are the big machines on a construction site. They can move earth, dig foundations and turn almost any...
Jigsaw Safety Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore
A jigsaw, also called a sabre saw or scroll saw, is useful for making straight and curved cuts or patterns in wood, particleboard, plastic, metal and ceramic tile. It has a long...
ANSI A92: Your Guide to the New Aerial Lift Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A92 suite of standards provides industry standards for the design, safe use and training for the use of MEWPs. ANSI standards are...
Crane Safety 101: A Guide For Crane Operators
Without cranes, today’s massive construction projects wouldn’t happen. A crane’s ability to lift and move heavy loads makes it the keystone of a productive jobsite. But a crane and...
How to Use a Gas Powered Auger (The Right Way)
A power auger may be the fastest route between you and a hole in the ground that needs drilling, whether you’re installing a fence or planting a tree. But before using an auger...
Wood Chipper Safety: Tips for Avoiding Accidents and Injuries
Wood chippers show up in horror movies because of just how powerful they are. Their ability to turn large tree limbs into small chips is truly impressive. But accidents are common...
Scaffolding Safety Tips: OSHA Requirements & Common Violations
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls from scaffolds made up 18% of them. Scaffolding accidents...
11 Tips for the Safe Use of Telehandlers in Construction
The telehandler, also called a rough terrain forklift, is a thing of wonder.
