heavy equipment

Safe Use of Forklifts: Operator and Pedestrian Safety

Safe Use of Forklifts Overview Forklifts are essential material handling equipment but are involved in numerous serious accidents annually.

Working Around Cranes: Crane Safety and Hazard Recognition

Working Around Cranes Overview Cranes are powerful machines essential for lifting and moving heavy materials, but they present significant hazards including falls, struck-by incidents, electrocution, and catastrophic collapses.

Excavator and Heavy Equipment Spotter Safety

Excavator and Heavy Equipment Spotter Safety Overview Spotters play a critical role in heavy equipment operations, particularly when excavators, loaders, or other large machinery are operating in congested areas, near personnel, or with limited visibility.

Heavy Equipment Blind Spots: Awareness and Prevention

Heavy Equipment Blind Spots Overview Heavy equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks, are vital for many operations.

Working Near Heavy Equipment in Excavations

Working Near Heavy Equipment in Excavations Overview Working near heavy equipment in excavations creates multiple hazards including struck-by incidents, cave-ins from vibration, and visibility challenges that require special safety precautions.