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Top Ten Defensive Driving Tips For Contractors

Your company name on the truck makes you a target when there’s a sheet metal crunch. Here are the best ways to reduce your people's risk on the road

Article • September 4th, 2012

Grade Control: Automate Without Breaking the Bank

You don’t have to be one of the "big guys" to gain efficiency with automated GPS grade control.

Article • August 20th, 2012

OSHA Issues Final Rule for Cranes in Demolition and Underground Construction

August 2010 'cranes and derricks in construction' standard replaces separate standard for demolition work and underground construction on November 15

Press Release • August 17th, 2012

Web Training Preps Dozer Trainees for Productive Instruction

Hour-long self-directed Internet course offers operator trainees a foundation of equipment and safety knowledge to get ready for classroom or field training

Press Release • August 7th, 2012

Telehandlers: When Low and Slow is Best

Take your time and plan ahead when using a telescopic handler to transport and place loads.

Article • July 17th, 2012

Skid-steer Geometry Demystified

Efficient skid steer application depends on your understanding of the differences between radial and vertical lift.

Article • July 17th, 2012

Trencher Safety 101

Watch this Ditch Witch video for tips on how to safely and efficiently operate riding or pedestrian trenchers.

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Compact Utility Equipment Safety

This Ditch Witch video offers tips for safely and efficiently operating compact utility equipment, including mini skid steers and excavator-tool carriers.

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Vacuum Excavation Safety

This Ditch Witch safety video shows the proper way to safely use a vacuum excavator.

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Trenchless Equipment Safety

Safety with trenchless equipment includes a pre-operation inspection of the equipment and the jobsite, locating underground utilities and wearing personal protection equipment among other safety best practices.

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Stump Cutter Safety and Operations

An operator presence system offers additional safety when operating a stump cutter, but proper safety practices including personal protection equipment, keeping a safe distance from the cutter wheel and reading the safety manual are also required for...

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Directional Drill Operation and Safety

Exercise caution and common sense as well as safety best practices to keep the directional drill operator and onsite crew when boring on a jobsite.

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Safe Operation of Directional Boring Tracking Equipment

Safety during directional boring is the responsibility of the drill operator and the tracking equipment operator. The tracking equipment operator should use the proper personal protection equipment, prepare the jobsite and equipment for safe operation...

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Safe Brush Chipper Winch Operation

When using a winch line on your brush chipper safety is of key importance. This Vermeer video offers safe operating tips for using a brush chipper winch on the jobsite.

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Brush Chipper Operation and Safety

Brush chippers must be operated with safety in mind including wearing proper personal protection equipment, reading and knowing how to safely transport and operate the machine, and feeding the brush chipper from the side of the unit to avoid the chance...

Video • July 10th, 2012