Safe & Sound Week: Three Ways to Build a Stronger Jobsite Safety Program
A strong safety program is built through the decisions crews and supervisors make every day: how work is planned, how concerns are reported, and how quickly hazards are corrected. OSHA Safe & Sound Week gives construction and forestry operations an opportunity to evaluate those habits and strengthen their overall safety culture. Safe + Sound Week…
3 BIG MISTAKES TO AVOID IN CONSTRUCTION BIDS
At Papé Machinery Construction & Forestry we want to see you and your construction business succeed, so we’ve outlined three of the major errors on bids. By avoiding these three big mistakes, you’ll see the profit you deserve by getting the bids you want and maintaining your bottom line.
SAFETY CHECKLIST: TIPS TO PREVENT ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK ZONE ACCIDENTS
More often than not, construction sites are on or near active roadways. Because of the high risk environment, it’s critical to have a plan for work zone safety.
SAFETY CHECKLIST: HOW TO CAREFULLY OPERATE WOOD CHIPPERS
Wood chipper… wood chipper… Even the name is intimidating – but using one shouldn’t be. It’s one of the most important pieces of equipment for those with wooded property, and they can also be among the most dangerous. Respect the machine. Understand the machine. Know how to use the machine. Following some simple guidelines will help make the use of a wood chipper safer.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR CONSTRUCTION TEAM ON ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Electrical safety is among the most important issues facing any construction team. Every worksite is inundated with electricity, and disasters can happen when the team doesn’t understand the hazards or the safety precautions necessary.
12 SURPRISING CONSTRUCTION INJURY STATS AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM
Worksite injuries on construction jobs are all too common. Take a look at these surprising stats about the construction industry and keep them in mind the next time you head out to the jobsite.
6 EASY STEPS TO PREVENT FALLS FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT
According to OSHA, falls occur more than any other injury in the timber harvesting and construction industries. Here are a few simple steps you can take to prevent falls on the job site:
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE LOGGING SAFETY
If you know timber harvesting as well as we do, it’ll come as no surprise that this industry is consistently listed among the most dangerous professions in the United States. Many of the most common logging hazards and harvesting accidents can be avoided by following simple safety training procedures. Take a look at our thoughts on the matter below… After all, your safety is paramount.
FINAL TIER 4 ENGINES: REDUCING EMISSIONS, NOT PERFORMANCE
Big machines mean big engines, and traditionally, this has meant big emissions. With the introduction of the Final Tier 4 (FT4) engine, however, this is no longer the case. Built to reduce emissions instead of reducing performance, it’s quickly becoming the industry standard for all heavy equipment.
MONITOR YOUR ENTIRE FLEET WITH JOHN DEERE POWERSIGHT
We’re all guilty of nostalgia—especially in this industry—but it’s important to look ahead to new technology and how it can help us improve. John Deere PowerSight is the perfect example of how evolving fleet management software can help users capitalize on new technology, saving time and money in the process.
