Two operator-related safety incidents prompted managers at ElectriCom, a utility infrastructure company operating in the midwestern and southern United States, to rethink the company’s approach to ...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has launched a free online safety toolkit tailored to promote safety awareness, education, and training for operators of off-highway equipment. Read ...

Those who know and understand how to safely use equipment have the ability to work faster and more efficiently, leading to better overall performance and profitability. When it comes to operating ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The best of the best from the Metro Public Works competed in a two-day showdown. They have been competing in the annual State Equipment Operators’ Safety and Training ...

Ask any manufacturer to rate the importance of operator safety, and nearly all will say it’s a top priority. At the same time, the features and processes intended to keep people safe are rarely put to ...

In Toledo, Ohio, the Department of Public Service and the Department of Public Utilities together employ more than 75 heavy equipment operators to run the municipality’s equipment fleet. From motor ...

ElectriCom LLC, a utility infrastructure company specializing in electric, telecommunications, fiber optic and storm response, was looking for a new way to increase operator practice time without ...

The global construction machinery sector is experiencing significant transformation as infrastructure investment accelerates ...

In 2021, the construction industry reported the highest number of fatal work injuries in the private sector—many of which resulted from preventable accidents. The key to preventing these accidents is ...

At-a-Glance: Heavy equipment safety hinges on competent operators, pre-use inspection, controlled work zones, clear communications, energy isolation, and disciplined traffic/lift management. Track ...

OSHA has announced a final rule aimed at clarifying requirements for crane requirements. The rule maintains the employer’s duty to ensure that crane operators can safely operate the equipment and ...

It can be hard to find operators to work solar power installations in remote locations, prompting some contractors to explore autonomous earthmoving equipment. With a tight labor market and ...