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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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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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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A forklift spotter guiding a forklift operator using hand signals and a two-way radio.
Heavy Equipment

How Forklift Operators Can Maneuver Safely with a Spotter

Forklift spotters are typically used when the operator does not have full view of the working area, the path of travel, and potential hazards along the travel route.

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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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Industrial Trash Compactor
Heavy Equipment

Safety Awareness for Industrial Trash Compactor Hazards

Workers who load or work near open top trash compactors need to be aware of the unique hazards of these large machines, essential for many companies.

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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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