Cleveland-Cliffs has completed the erection of a 457ft furnace reactor tower in Toledo, Ohio. The crane, which is reported to be one of the largest construction cranes in North America, has a 3,000t lifting capacity. The crane is planned to be disassembled this month. READ MORE

Nothing could be worse in safety than a false sense of security.  Somebody who believes they are protected by a certain piece of equipment might take more chances – even unknowingly – than they would if they believed they had no protection at all. READ MORE

Hard hats are a type of helmets worn in workplaces to protect the head from flying objects, collision impact, debris, and shock among other hazards. As one of the most resilient types of personal protective equipment, hard hats are proven means of saving lives in the workplace. READ MORE

Best welding safety practices and equipment are universally applicable. Welding exposes everyone to similar hazards, whether you're responsible for safety at a large, welding-intensive manufacturing company, a billion dollar engineering-construction firm or a small independent fabricator. READ MORE

When felling trees, the correct working techniques are essential. Not only to create a safe working environment, but also to be more effective when working. READ MORE

Plastics are the most problematic, the report says. When not collected or managed properly, they contaminate waterways and ecosystems for years. In 2016 alone, the world generated 242 million tons of plastic waste, which accounts for 12 percent of all solid waste around the globe. READ MORE

Interviews are one of the more nerve-wracking parts of getting a job. When you’re meeting an employer face to face, you might feel like you have to know everything about your trade, or worry they’ll ask you tricky questions. READ MORE

We must consider whether renewable energy sources are really carbon free. Wind turbines and nuclear power remain critically dependent on fossil energy to produce, install and maintain. And each unit of electricity produced by non-fossil-fuel sources displaces less than 10% of a unit of fossil-fuel-generated electricity. At the current rate,... read more →

Comprehensive training for all forklift operators is imperative. OSHA requires all powered industrial truck operators to be trained and certified by their organizations. Employers must develop and implement a training program based on the general principles of safe truck operation, the types of vehicle(s) being used in the workplace READ... read more →