Construction Opioid Epidemic: 2016 Outlook on Managing Risks
The construction market is one of the leading industries requiring lifting, pulling, tugging, and the operation of heavy machinery and equipment. That’s why it’s...
Minimizing OSHA Exposure
It has often been said, “In the eyes of , if it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen.” Regardless of whether this view is...
We Rise by Lifting Others
DAWES CRANE MOVES MEMORIAL PHANTOM F-4C JET FIGHTER
A crane operator from Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental maneuvered the Link-Belt crane into place. The weight...
Taking Control of the Future Brings Success
The construction industry is dynamic—ever changing and evolving through technology. The way contractors work today is clearly much different than 50 years ago—or 20...
Aerial Access Equipment
Apparently workers on scaffolding are tougher than most. For them, fall protection is not required by OSHA until 10 feet (pity the poor worker...
The New Reality of Handling DEF
Over the past few years, refilling with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has become a part of regular maintenance on equipment that is 75 hp...
OSHA Whistleblower Prosecutions Rise
Whistleblower prosecutions by OSHA have been rising steadily during the current administration. During FY 2014, OSHA made nearly 3,300 whistleblower determinations. While a majority...
Avoid Trenching Troubles
An inexperienced trencher operator can cause costly mistakes. From start to finish, educate yourself on the task at hand—know your digging conditions, recognize potential...
Keeping North Carolina’s Coastal Waterways Navigable
The North Carolina Department of Transportation took delivery of a new, fully customized cutter suction dredge, which it christened the Dredge Manteo, in a...
Why Do We Constantly Get Pushback to Change?
It never fails. You go to roll out a new program or process and then you start to hear the grumblings about why it...