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Eight Safety Tips to Avoid Drop Hazards

by Don Laro | Nov 10, 2021
Equipment | Safety | Tools | Training

With proper preparation and preventative measures, workers can avoid injuries from drop hazards.

Guidelines for Daily Maintenance on Scissor Lifts

by Genie | Nov 10, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Heavy Equipment

Sticking to a regular maintenance routine helps ensure scissor lifts are ready to work when they are needed. By adhering to a few daily maintenance requirements at the end of each work day, scissor lift operators can ensure maximum equipment uptime on jobsites.

What to Expect From the New Self-Retracting Devices Standard

by Andre Pelland | Nov 3, 2021
Equipment | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Tools

The ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 2021 revision becomes effective August 2022. Users need to understand and prepare for changes in terminology performance requirements that will alter equipment selection criteria.

Today’s Smart Cities Need to Rethink Parking

by Ian Todd | Nov 1, 2021
Commercial | Equipment | Infrastructure

As cities get smarter, so should parking. Automating the parking process can be a huge step forward for the building and construction industry.

Five Ways to Better Implement GPS Tracking in Construction Operations

by Bart Ronan | Oct 28, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

GPS tracking will significantly improve implementation success and overall operational efficiency.

Indoor Air Quality Considerations for Construction Crews

by Matt McDonald | Oct 27, 2021
Equipment | Tools

Materials and equipment being used onsite can dramatically impact the quality of the air and employees’ health. Using clean, safe energy sources—like propane—can help construction crews support healthy air quality.

Strategies to Reduce the Number of Human Errors and Accidents on Jobsites

by Bryan Christiansen | Oct 26, 2021
Careers | Tools | Training | Workforce

It is critical to recognize that human error does not occur at random; understanding why errors occur, as well as the various factors that contribute to their escalation, can help companies establish more effective control.

Machine Learning Can Help Improve Fleet Performance

by Chris Jones | Oct 24, 2021
Artificial Intelligence | Equipment | Technology | Vehicles

Information generated by GPS-tracked fleets is an excellent data source for machine learning to improve delivery accuracy. Here are six ways machine learning improves fleet management.
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