Category: Construction Safety

Understanding the Different Types of Aggregate & Mining Equipment and Their Applications

A Barber-Greene channel conveyor.

The aggregate and mining industry plays a critical role in the construction and infrastructure development sectors. To extract, process, and handle materials efficiently, various types of specialized equipment are employed. Understanding the different types of aggregate and mining equipment and their applications is essential for optimizing operations and achieving productivity goals. Crushers Crushers are fundamental… Read more »

RubbleCrusher Welcomes Rackers Equipment as a New Dealer Partner

mining equipment from Rackers Equipment

RubbleCrusher has welcomed us here at Rackers Equipment as a new dealer partner. We are extremely proud to be working with them to deliver state of the art aggregate and mining equipment for specific construction and mining jobs. Rackers Equipment Company will sell and distribute RubbleCrusher’s line of compact, mobile crushing equipment for the aggregates… Read more »

The Uses of Construction Aggregates Industry

Every year, the construction aggregates industry that is in charge of mining aggregates like crushed stone, gravel and sand produces billions and billions of dollars’ worth of aggregate materials. Aggregate Materials That Are Mined Aggregate materials that are mined from quarries help create jobs. According to a recent National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association study… Read more »

Winterizing Your Construction Equipment

Traditionally, construction season slows down during the winter, but if you have spring projects you may be preparing for, these tips for maintaining your construction equipment during the cooler months will be beneficial to you. As the Fall season begins, it’s important to think about how you’ll be preparing some of your construction equipment for… Read more »

Why Heavy Machinery Experience is Necessary for Construction Jobs

Heavy Machinery operation

When working in the construction or mining industries, it’s important to put safety first on the jobsite. If you have a big job that requires the use of heavy machinery and equipment, your workers should have the expertise, training, and experience in operating your machines. This is one of the most crucial aspects to working… Read more »

What to Know About Getting Your Heavy Machinery Operator License

Heavy Machinery Operator observing proper safety techniques.

Licensing for machinery, big and small alike, exists for a reason. Whether it’s to ensure you are comfortable driving the vehicle, or if it is to make sure you have all the knowledge needed, it’s an important part of operating heavy machinery. Not only do you need your CDL, but it is recommended you also… Read more »

Construction Safety for the Spring Season

Construction mining site

Springtime is finally around the corner, which means the mines and quarries around the country that spent the winter dormant will be coming back to life. This is great news for many of the seasonal workers who have been waiting for several months to get back on the job, but there are some potential health… Read more »

Drones Helping Construction & Mining Projects

Drone in Construction

The innovation of technology for the construction and mining industries has been improving each and every day. Implementing new techniques, strategies, and tools to better the workflow and jobsite are all benefits for these companies. When it comes to drones, the drone technology has become so advanced that it’s a no-brainer for these companies to… Read more »

Safety Practices When Operating Cranes

A vital part of operating any type of equipment is understanding how to do so safely. Unfortunately, crane accidents happen as a result of falling objects, transportation issues, electrical current contact, and so forth. Importance of Crane Operator The crane operator is a vital part of a safe crane operation. A crane operator should be… Read more »

Recruiting Hardworking Locals for Your Construction Company

Construction and drilling companies face regular employee turnover in addition to the loss of key employees to retirement as the workforce ages. Maintaining an experienced and skilled team of workers is essential for contractors and construction companies. Since drilling and construction are usually local operations, it makes sense to also have a focus on recruiting… Read more »