What Happens If a Loader Fails in the Hot Pit?
What happens if a loader fails in the hot pit? How a Cat 988K park brake release switch and rear recovery cable get the machine out of harm’s way.
Who Takes Care of Your Heavy Equipment Fleet After Delivery?
On-site heavy equipment maintenance after delivery: daily technician walkarounds, a site manager, and mechanics who keep fleets at premium uptime.
What Does Proper Lockout/Tagout Look Like on Heavy Equipment?
Lockout tagout safety on heavy equipment: each mechanic adds his own lock and tag, energy is isolated, wheels are chocked, and the raised bed is pinned.
How Does a Remote Controlled Tear-Out Machine Keep Operators Away From Molten Iron?
Remote controlled tear-out machines let operators stay a safe distance from molten iron, steel, and slag while the machine goes in and does the job.
Could a Pedestrian Detection System Have Prevented This Tear-Out Injury?
Tear-out machine safety: AI pedestrian detection on a LAG machine slows the boom near a person and stops it before contact, preventing injuries.
Why Electronic Hydraulics Are Outlasting Pilot-Based Systems on Gradall Tear-Out Machines
Gradall tear-out machines run electronic hydraulics instead of pilot lines, simplifying troubleshooting and outlasting older pilot-based systems.
Cummins vs Volvo: Which Engine Option Is Right for Your Konecranes Equipment?
Cummins vs Volvo engines on Konecranes equipment: brand trust versus continuous SCR regen, and how each regen process works.
How Do You Use Power Cords and Extension Cords Safely?
Inspecting cords before use, safe extension cord practices, when to use GFCIs, and the common cord mistakes to avoid.
How Does Cab Ergonomics Affect Heavy Equipment Operator Safety?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MfQv1oDJJ3A How Does Cab Ergonomics Affect Heavy Equipment Operator Safety? Executive Summary: Older machines with lever controls out in front of the operator and worn, uncomfortable seats wear operators down over a shift, and that ergonomic strain leads to more accidents and injuries. Modern cabs solve this by putting the controls right at a comfortable […]
What Is a Near Miss and Why Should You Report It?
What a near miss is, with examples, why reporting them prevents injuries, their common causes, and what to do after one.