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Tools to Prevent Heat Illness on the Job

by M.B. Sutherland | Sep 9, 2020
Equipment | Organization Culture | Tools

Heat illness is a serious risk that’s easily defeated with the right precautions. The trick is for employers to handle it no differently than they would a cut hazard or a risk of falling from a height.

Spotlight on Safety: Electrical Hazards and Best Practices

by David Perecman | Sep 8, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Wellness

Electrical safety is a collective responsibility, so construction professionals must understand the fundamentals, best practices for preventing injury and what to do when an accident occurs.

Fleet Management Technology Supports Driver Safety While Building Customer Trust

by Kevin Aries | Sep 4, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Safety | Technology | Total Human Health | Vehicles

Safety is paramount in everyday fleet management, but especially during uncertain times. Contractors can keep drivers safe by leaning into technology solutions.

Rethinking Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World

by Danny Shields | Aug 31, 2020
Equipment | Project Management | Safety | Tools | Wellness

An extremely critical aspect of post-COVID planning is understanding how essential it is to ensure the protection of supply chains.

Simulation Can Help Retain Skilled Equipment Operators and Reduce the Skills Gap

by Mala Dewan | Aug 30, 2020
Careers | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The benefits of simulation-based training go beyond fuel savings and minimizing equipment wear and tear. It demonstrates an organization’s commitment to investing in human capital right from the start.

Get Ready Before a Storm Strikes: Prepare Outdoor Power Equipment to Ride It Out

by Kris Kiser | Aug 17, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Tools

It’s important to prepare for severe weather such as storms, hurricanes, tornados, floods and wildfires. OPEI offers the following tips to help construction executives be ready before dangerous weather strikes.

What Contractors Don’t Know About Equipment Leases Could Cost Them a Fortune

by Marc Betesh | Aug 15, 2020
Departments | Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management

It is never too late to negotiate, or renegotiate, lease agreements—especially when market conditions have changed. In the shadow of COVID-19, businesses are evaluating every aspect of their operations and restructuring lease agreements for assets and property to conserve cash and gain better control over their portfolios.

Innovative Finance Programs Help Transportation Fleets Save Money and Prepare for Future Growth

by John Flynn | Aug 5, 2020
Business | Equipment | Finance | Vehicles

The transportation industry has continued to look for ways to absorb the drastic logistical challenges and sharp economic decline resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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