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Preventing Rust on Your Construction and Mining Equipment

The last thing we want to see on any of our machinery or equipment is rust. So how can we prevent it? To start, it helps to understand how rust builds up. Rust occurs when iron suffers from open-air oxidation, but what does this mean? It means that rust is the result of the iron… Read more »

Winterizing Your Drilling Rig

There are few industries in the world that aren’t impacted at least slightly by the harsh elements of winter. The snow, ice and below zero temperatures can be a real burden to your employees during the frigid months, and that goes double for the equipment at your drilling rig site. Often times, poor insulation can… 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 »