(MENAFN- GetNews) Safety is important on construction sites due to excavation hazards. Trench collapse and underground utilities hazards are serious excavation risks, hence proven procedures must be ...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has significantly updated its compact excavator safety manual and now offers a new Spanish/English version of the material. The AEM Compact Excavator ...

Engcon founder Stig Engstrom has set his sights on reducing excavation accidents to zero, announcing a safety initiative based on smart technology. “Dig Smart. Dig Safe.” is a part of Engcon’s “Non ...

Hydraulic excavators can accomplish multiple tasks on job sites, but their versatility can trick operators into thinking that they can do more than they’re built to do. As one of the most familiar ...

OSHA has cited John Rocchio Corp. of Smithfield, R.I., for alleged willful and serious violations of excavation safety standards at a North Kingstown, R.I., worksite. The company faces a total of $216 ...

Demolition work is inherent with hazards. There are ongoing examples highlighting the consequences of not using the appropriate safety equipment or following proper safety procedures at work.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Chicago, has released a new safety manual for operators and mechanics of compact excavators. The 40-page booklet communicates important safety ...

Suction and vacuum excavators are increasingly being used for excavating around buried services, but safe use is essential, according to the UK Construction Plant-hire Association. It said rental ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — There's a new effort at the State Capitol to help contractors avoid hitting buried utility lines while digging on construction projects. The legislation, House File 2717, would ...