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What Are The Popular Heavy Equipment Used On Most Jobs

Construction Marketing

No matter the size, any agricultural property, mining operation, or construction project needs heavy equipment. Of course, heavy equipment’s diversity in terms of applications and size can be of great help. The face of agriculture, mining, and construction have changed, thanks to heavy equipment and plant. Check them out below.

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Naval Shipyard Uses Drones for Inspection

Construction Equipment

After a storm swept through Hampton Roads in mid-April, surveying the wing-swept damage at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia was likely to take several weeks. According to Pilot online, a traditional inspection would require a construction crew to build and move scaffolding to carefully look…

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7 Tips for Prepping Your Fleet for the Busy Season

Construction Business Owner

Inspect the tires, brakes, lights, coupling system and tie-down points used to secure your machine. If you see any cracks, stretches or fatigued links in your tie-down equipment, remove them from service. All pins and. connection points should be secure, and the hooks should be functional. If you are located in the Northern.

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. Carried out nor more than two years after last general or principal inspection. After a major incident.

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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

Safety Services Company

Winter Driving Accidents Snow and ice can make the muddy roads more hazardous, so it’s best to give your workers training about driving during winter weather. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained. Cold Stress and Its Prevention If your team members are doing outdoor work in winter, they can be in danger of cold stress.

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6 Ways to Improve Machine Operators’ Safety on Construction Sites

Fieldwire

It should not be surprising that there needs to be an emphasis on machine operators, given that they work with equipment that is often innately hazardous. That is because machine operators often work with specialized equipment or machinery. High-visibility vests (for night work or work on public roads or spaces). Safety boots.

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CMMS Facilities Operations Maintenance Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

operations and record keeping, trash-recycle removal, security services, service contracts, utility charges (electric, gas/oil, water), insurance (fire, liability, operating equipment) and taxes. and its systems, equipment, and occupants/users to perform their intended function. It does not include capital improvements. Preventive.