When it comes to construction equipment, whether its a behemoth hydraulic shovel or a compact skid steer loader, safety is everything. And any kind of injury is distressing, and any death is heartbreaking -- but especially when it involves a little boy.
Tragic Skid Steer Accident Involves Little Boy
Heavy Equipment Safety, Safety, Skid-Steer Loaders, SSLs
|Hydraulic Fluid Injection - Do You Understand the Dangers?
Final Drive, Final Drive Failure, Hydraulic Motors, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Safety, Hydraulic Pumps, Safety, hydraulic connections, hydraulic ports
|Hydraulic fluid may seem relatively harmless to work with -- until it is pressurized. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to take a look at why hydraulic fluid under pressure is so dangerous, what happens when you come into contact with it, and what you can do to minimize those dangers when you're on the job.
Note: If you're working with pressurized hydraulic fluid and feel a prick (like electricity) on your skin, please seek medical attention right away.
Summer Safety: 6 Ways to Protect Against the Summer Heat
Final Drive, Excavators, Mini-excavators, Heavy Equipment Safety, Safety
|It's summer -- and here in Texas, that means it going to be hot and humid! Heat is dangerous, though. And because we care about our readers, we've put together some tips on how to protect yourself against the summer heat. We hope this Shop Talk Blog post helps you keep cool in the hot summer temperatures!