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Construction Safety

8 Simple Tips for Summer Safety

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Warm weather and plenty of daylight make summer a busy season for construction. But with hotter temperatures and longer days come increased health and safety risks.

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Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8

Don’t Let Brakes Slow Productivity

Maintain air brake systems to keep your medium- and heavy-duty trucks rolling.

Brakes being out of adjustment is a common DOT citation. On an air brake system the slack adjuster is used to adjust the brakes. It takes up the slack is the stroke as the friction surfaces wear away. Modern trucks are equipped with automatic slack adjusters that adjust themselves during full brake applications and should only require manual adjustments during installation.

Beat Heat Stress with Worker Monitoring Devices and Mobile Software

Heidi Lehmann of Kenzen talks about how her company’s body monitoring devices and technology keep construction workers safe on the job site.

Construction Safety

7 Site Hazards You Don't Want to Overlook

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It's important to be vigilant about safe practices on the job, especially in areas that might not always be top of mind with your construction crew.

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What Should a Crane Operator Watch Out for at a Jobsite?

A list of seven factors a crane operator should look for prior to and while operating a crane at the jobsite, providing safety to the operators, site workers, equipment and project area.

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How to Use Chip Seals for Pavement Preservation

When a chip seal is applied to a pavement in good condition, pavement life can be extended six to eight years, making this preservation treatment ideal for low volume roadways

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Rental Revenue Down 0.5 Percent in Q1, Says Baird/RER Survey

Equipment rental activity stabilized in the first quarter, with revenue down only 0.5 percent year-over-year according to the Baird/RER Q1 equipment rental survey.

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February Construction Spending Dips Slightly for the Month But is Up 5.3% Year-over-year

Total construction spending was down 0.8% in February 2021 but has gained 5.3% compared to February 2020's pre-pandemic level, led by double-digit gains in residential construction.

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Construction Adds 110,000 Jobs in March

The industry has added 931,000 jobs since April 2020, recovering 83.6% of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Truck Parts & Components

Bendix Offers Springtime Air Brake Maintenance Tips

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Help Air Brake Systems Recover from Harsh Seasonal Factors

Drivers and technicians need to pay extra attention this time of year with both visual checks and keen awareness of component performance. Air dryers mounted on the frame rail are susceptible to corrosion due to their exposure to the road.

Early Season Best Practices for Sealcoating

It’s time to prepare the equipment and gear up for the sealcoating season.

Use a brush and squeegee to spread the sealcoat out on the pavement

Telescopic Handlers

Why you Should Perform Daily To Do’s on Your Telehandler

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Creating and following a daily maintenance schedule for your telehandler will help you get the longest life from your investments.

Pre-operation inspections and function tests should be performed before the telehandler is put in use for the day, every time.

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