Heavy Equipment Safety Topics

Forklifts, cranes, skid-steers, dump trucks, and aerial lifts with a focus on protecting workers from struck-by, crush, and visibility hazards at the job site.

A skid-steer loader in operation at a job site.
Heavy Equipment

Prioritize Skid-Steer Loader Safety on the Construction Site

If safety precautions are not followed, workers who operate or work near skid-steer loaders are in danger of crushed-by, caught-in, rollover, and runover risks.

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Crane Lifting Heavy Load
Heavy Equipment

Working With Large Cranes Requires Specialized Training

Crane operators, workers rigging the load, and those guiding or working as a spotter must all be specially trained in their specific duties and tasks.

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Loader and Dump Truck on Construction Site
Heavy Equipment

Dump Truck Hazards to Cover During the Next Toolbox Talk

Construction workers should remember that working around heavy equipment, like dump trucks, puts them at risk for struck-by, caught-in, and other hazards.

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Automated Guided Vehicle performing work in a warehouse similar to a forklift.
Heavy Equipment

Industrial Workplace Safety for Automated Guided Vehicles

Automated Guided Vehicles, commonly known as AGVs, may be generally safer than manual forklifts, but safety precautions and worker safety are still critical.

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Truck Hauling Excavator Down City Street
Heavy Equipment

5 Safety Tips to Remember When Hauling Heavy Equipment

Ensure safety, even when on the road. When it's time for hauling your heavy equipment keep these tips in mind to ensure safety first.

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Construction Supervisor with Clipboard, Heavy Equipment in Background
Heavy Equipment

Safety Guidelines When Working with Heavy Equipment

There are many safety guidelines that go along with the challenges of working with heavy equipment, as moving machinery can cause serious bodily harm.

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Graphic showing three different spotter signals.
Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment Spotter Safety: Navigating Jobsite Hazards

Effective communication and attention are key when it comes to the critical role of a heavy equipment spotter on any construction or industrial jobsite.

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