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!
Summer Safety: 6 Ways to Protect Against the Summer Heat
Final Drive, Excavators, Mini-excavators, Heavy Equipment Safety, Safety
|Construction: Have You Heard of the Fatal Four?
Heavy Equipment 101, Heavy Equipment Safety, Construction
|OSHA Fatal Four
Every year, hundreds of workers are injured in accidents related to construction equipment. OSHA has developed a list they call the "Fatal Four": the four most common causes of construction worker fatalities. Do you know what they are? That's the focus of this Shop Talk Blog post.
Skid Steers Turned Deadly?
Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers, Excavators, Mini-excavators, Heavy Equipment Safety
|Stupidity and Inexperience = Skid Steers Danger!
Skid steers are among the most popular compact equipment machines on the market today, but lack of attention, inexperience, and stupidity can quickly turn such a useful machine into something deadly. In this Shop Talk blog post, we are going to discuss the recent spate of fatal accidents involving skid steers, whether or not skid steers are inherently dangerous, and a list of excellent resources for promoting skid steer safety.