How Rental Companies Around the Country Approach Safety

To find out how safety programs are handled around the country, we asked rental businesses from various regions to share their philosophies regarding this important topic.

August 16, 2018

A rental company's approach to safety can be a life or death proposition to its employees and customers. To find out how safety programs are handled around the country, we asked rental businesses from various regions to share their philosophies regarding this important topic.

Taking Safety to a High Level in Indiana

Safety is Part of Rhode Island Rental Company's Culture

Putting Dust on Notice in Florida

Equipment Rental Looking Good in Mountain West

Equipment and Party Sales Both Looking Up in Oregon

2023 Rental Editor's Choice Awards: Top 35 Rise to the Prize

Drumroll, please! Check out our 2023 Editor's Choice breakdown of the top 35 products in the rental industry that make rental houses more efficient.

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Telehandler Maintenance Guide

By downloading the Telehandler Maintenance Guide, rental business owners will discover why maintenance on machinery is so important and what items need to be checked off while servicing a telehandler.

PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!

PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!

The E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow with Slurry Tub and Concrete Funnel Cap holds a ¼ yard of liquid concrete and funnels the slurry into narrow spaces.

The IceStriker 8000 CM Combi Spreader is fully electric powered with the ability to spread bulk sand and gravel, bulk or bag salt, sand-salt mixes and fertilizers.

Hilltip Releases IceStriker Combi Spreader with 8-cu.-ft. Capacity

The IceStriker 8000 CM Combi Spreader is fully electric powered with the ability to spread bulk sand and gravel, bulk or bag salt, sand-salt mixes and fertilizers.

Both the GJV01 and GVJ02 feature fast cutting speeds and cuts up to 180 ft. per charge using one 2.5Ah battery (battery sold separately).

Makita Offers 40V Max XGT Jig Saws

Both the GJV01 and GVJ02 feature fast cutting speeds and cuts up to 180 ft. per charge using one 2.5Ah battery (battery sold separately).

Concrete Contractor 2024 Top Products Winners

Concrete Contractor's 2024 Top Products Winners

Award winners of Concrete Contractor magazine's 2024 Top Products.

The J-Force Waterblasting Tool uses seven jets to clean and clear scale, hard carbon and polymer, sludge or other blockages in pipes with 90-degree bends.

Jetstream Releases J-Force Waterblasting Tool

The J-Force Waterblasting Tool uses seven jets to clean and clear scale, hard carbon and polymer, sludge or other blockages in pipes with 90-degree bends.

The NXT68 offers a load height of 12.5 in. and various capacities, including 68,000 lbs. at 62-in. hook height, 57,000 lbs. at 54-in. hook height and 68,000-lb. dump capacity.

Stellar Offers NXT68 Hooklift and Bumper

The NXT68 offers a load height of 12.5 in. and various capacities, including 68,000 lbs. at 62-in. hook height, 57,000 lbs. at 54-in. hook height and 68,000-lb. dump capacity.

Powered by a 134-hp Kohler Tier 4 final engine, the D375PHKR delivers 375 cfm at 150 psi during use.

Sullivan-Palatek Showcases D375PHKR Portable Air Compressor

Powered by a 134-hp Kohler Tier 4 final engine, the D375PHKR delivers 375 cfm at 150 psi during use.

AUSA will become part of the Oshkosh Access segment.

Oshkosh to Acquire AUSA

AUSA products will enhance the JLG line of telehandlers. The companies began partnering in 2020, with AUSA manufacturing the JLG-branded SkyTrak 3013 compact telehandler.

Supporting mixed fleets and mixed data connections uniquely defines the VizaLogix product approach and market differentiation.

Volvo CE Offers More Services with New Stake in Software Company

VizaLogix offers products that are different from and, in some cases, complementary to Volvo services.

Bio-Process Oils are biodegradable, renewable and fire resistant, as well as EPA and ISO 1400 compliant.

Renewable Lubricants Unveils Bio-Process Oils

Bio-Process Oils are biodegradable, renewable and fire resistant, as well as EPA and ISO 1400 compliant.

Equipped with an extendable platform as standard, the S3013 MINI features a roll-out deck extension and 600-lb. maximum platform capacity.

Snorkel Showcases New S3013 MINI Electric Scissor Lift

Equipped with an extendable platform as standard, the S3013 MINI features a roll-out deck extension and 600-lb. maximum platform capacity.

The RB443T features an integrated autoload assist mechanism, which accelerates wire loading.

MAX USA Launches RB443T TwinTier Cordless Rebar Tying Tool

The RB443T features an integrated autoload assist mechanism, which accelerates wire loading.

When paired with Milwaukee’s M18 REDLITHHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 Battery, the cordless saw delivers up to 300 cuts per charge.

Milwaukee Tool Launches M18 FUEL 6.5-in. Circular Saw

When paired with Milwaukee’s M18 REDLITHHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 Battery, the cordless saw delivers up to 300 cuts per charge.

The Woodcracker tree saw with grapple is compatible with three Manitou rotating telehandlers — the MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060 Vision+.

Manitou Introduces Woodcracker Tree Saw with Grapple for Rotating Telehandlers

The Woodcracker tree saw with grapple is compatible with three Manitou rotating telehandlers — the MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060 Vision+.

Kohler Energy Established, Independent from Kohler Co.

Kohler Energy Established, Independent from Kohler Co.

Kohler Co. and the global investment firm Platinum Equity announced that they have closed the transaction to establish a separate, independent business known as Kohler Energy.

The Quasar 360 patented unique latch and slide assembly comes in at only 16 lbs.

Quasar 360 Balloon Light

The Quasar 360 patented unique latch and slide assembly comes in at only 16 lbs.

Designed for construction surveyors, the R780 GNNS Smart Antenna offers performance in challenging GNSS environments, such as blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal conditions.

Trimble Launches R780 GNSS Smart Antenna

Designed for construction surveyors, the R780 GNNS Smart Antenna offers performance in challenging GNSS environments, such as blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal conditions.

The cordless narrow crown stapler kit can drive up to 700 narrow crown staples per charge.

Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 18-Ga 1.5-in. Narrow Crown Stapler Kit

The cordless narrow crown stapler kit can drive up to 700 narrow crown staples per charge.

The included HEPA Dust Extractor is OSHA Table 1 compliant for Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (rule 1926.1153).

Makita Introduces D-handle Rotary Hammer with Dust Extraction

The included HEPA Dust Extractor is OSHA Table 1 compliant for Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (rule 1926.1153).

In such a demanding time with ongoing staffing challenges, it’s more important than ever to keep your equipment up and running and your shop set up for maximum efficiency.

4 Tips to Boost Shop Efficiency

In such a demanding time with ongoing staffing challenges, it’s more important than ever to keep your equipment up and running and your shop set up for maximum efficiency.

Powered by a 2.0Ah 18V battery, the cordless nailer enables individuals to drive up to 700 brads per charge.

Metabo HPT Offers 18V MultiVolt 18-Ga Brad Nailer Kit

Powered by a 2.0Ah 18V battery, the cordless nailer enables individuals to drive up to 700 brads per charge.

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Milwaukee Tool MX FUEL ROCKET Dual Power Compact Tower Light

Delivering up to 15,000 lumens of task and area lighting, the MX FUEL ROCKET Compact Tower Light provides coverage of over 2,300 sq. ft.

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Bobcat PL65 Jobsite Light

Featuring a fuel-efficient Kubota engine paired with a high-output 6 kW or 8 kW alternator, Bobcat light towers provide light and power concurrently with a class-leading runtime of 105 hours.

Weighing 10 lbs. including reaction arm and battery, the BTW-Series is equipped with an integrated digital motor vectoring system delivering repeatable torque up to 6,000 ft. lbs.

Enerpac Offers BTW-series Battery Torque Wrench

Weighing 10 lbs. including reaction arm and battery, the BTW-Series is equipped with an integrated digital motor vectoring system delivering repeatable torque up to 6,000 ft. lbs.

PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!

PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!

The E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow with Slurry Tub and Concrete Funnel Cap holds a ¼ yard of liquid concrete and funnels the slurry into narrow spaces.