Working on an aerial lift near power lines is a risky business. In fact, electric shocks are a leading cause of fatal accidents for aerial lift workers. They occur when the boom or operator makes contact with or gets too read more
So your company has decided to get a boom lift. Before you sign the purchase papers or click “buy,” there’s another alternative worth consideration: renting a boom lift. Each one has its pros and cons. If you’re involved in boom read more
Some aerial lift operating methods are considered unsafe, but they’re not that obvious. That’s why it’s important to know the smallest details with OSHA safety guidelines. There is a tissue-thin difference between total safety and 99% safety, and getting trained read more
Workplace injuries cost the U.S. economy an estimated $220 billion each year. Fortunately, new equipment, new technologies, and new clothing are making working in the industry safer. In 2018, a major construction industry trend has been the increased use read more
