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Article: It's Not Your ORDINARY LIFT
- Article from:
- Equipment Today
- Article date:
- June 1, 2007
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CopyrightCopyright Cygnus Business Media Jun 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Safety is first priority when using earthmovers for Siting tasks.
Excavators and backhoe-loaders spend the vast majority of their time digging and loading dirt or powering attachments. But they can also be periodically called upon to lift and place pipe, trench boxes and other materials into a hole or trench, or move them from one area of a jobsite to another.
Although on the surface this may seem to be a simple "lift and place" scenario, it actually requires some careful planning to ensure the safety of your employees and your equipment. Failing to follow proper protocol, as outlined in the equipment operator's manual, can have devastating results.
The risks of overloading
Prior to any ...