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An HSE investigation has found that a UK construction company was at fault at a crushing accident on the worksite in May, 2016. 16 months ago a demolition worker was... read more →
United Rentals will see a boost in its revenue this year due to a need for equipment rental to assist in rebuilding Texas following damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. Per an... read more →
Two construction cranes have fallen over in Miami due to the high winds of Hurricane Irma. Both cranes, located in downtown Miami, toppled over early yesterday morning, due to high... read more →
A fatality has occurred at a construction site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to a news article published by Fox 29, 59-year-old Barry Jones was run over by a bulldozer yesterday afternoon.... read more →
Emergency personnel were called to a construction site in Oakville, Ontario on Thursday. An excavator operator was seriously injured when a chain recoiled against the operator's leg. Paramedics and firefighters... read more →
Toronto-based heavy equipment supplier Toromont Industries Ltd. has agreed to purchase rival equipment dealer, Hewitt Group for a deal totaling $1.02 billion. According to an article published by the Globe... read more →
An investigation has been opened by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITCC) against equipment giant, CAT, following a complaint filed late last week. German equipment manufacturer, Wirtgen, alleges that Caterpillar... read more →
What is a Company Forklift Safety Evaluation? A forklift safety evaluation is a document that indicates if a forklift operator is complying with rules and regulation and if they are following... read more →
There are significant safety hazards associated with operating equipment near energized power lines. Take the following safety tips into consideration prior to working in the vicinity of overhead utility lines:... read more →