Moving Buildings: 5 of the Biggest Structures Ever Moved Have you ever seen those double-wide trailers coming down the road with "Oversize Load" disclaimers on the back? If you have, you've probably watched in shock that a whole house could be picked up and moved, just like that. If this sounds like you, guess what:
Hand Truck vs Dolly: What's the Difference? Manual handling of heavy equipment is the most common cause of injury in the workplace. You can protect your employees and your business by providing equipment that makes moving heavy loads easier and more efficient. But how do you decide between a hand truck vs dolly? Keep reading to learn
5 of the Very Best Tools for Moving Heavy Equipment Over 400 work-place fatalities involving heavy machinery occur each year. This is why if you work in a dangerous occupation, it's important to practice safe working habits. These safe habits are especially important when it comes to moving heavy equipment. Read below for the five best tools
Heavy Machine Safety: Avoiding Problems Through Proper Training As of 2017, more than 18,000 injuries occurred in the U.S. due to machine safety accidents. Obviously, working around heavy equipment requires a level of respect for these large machines. Not being attentive or adhering to safety protocols can lead to injury or even death. And since each situation
Learn How to Use a Dolly With These Helpful Hints When used properly, a dolly can save time, can limit the wear and tear on your back, and can keep the product you're moving from being damaged. But, while using a dolly might seem straightforward, they're not as easy as they look. If you're not sure
Which Machinery Skates Have the Longest Shelf Life? Heavy machinery is not just heavy—it's also bulky, awkward, and sometimes delicate. That's why if you move heavy machinery around even semi-regularly, you should have some machinery skates around your shop. Machine moving skates and machinery rollers save you tons of heavy lifting. (Literally!) They also save
3 Tips to Improve Heavy Equipment Maintenance If your business uses heavy machinery, then you know how difficult heavy equipment maintenance can be. If something goes wrong on a large machine, it can be out of commission for a long time due to the cost and length of repairs. You want to ensure that, as
How and Where to Relocate Controversial Memorial Statues The Southern Poverty Law Center's research discovered that nearly two-thirds of all Confederate monuments were built during the Jim Crow and Civil Rights era. These memorial statues create controversy relative to American history and the Union's laws. A recent New York Times article suggests that "at a crime scene, you don't
How Do Machine Skates Work? When it comes to moving heavy equipment or product, workers rely on forklifts, pallet trucks, and cranes. But these tools don't work in every situation. First, they're cost-prohibitive. Second, they don't always fit in the work spaces where they're needed. So, how do you move heavy objects around limited areas, such
In 1960, a dam in Egypt required the Abu Simbel temple, composed of 30-ton bricks,to be moved brick by brick to a new location. Rather than destroy the temple, the thousand or more blocks were individually marked and numbered before being reassembled. In this way, the building was preserved. Historic preservation is one of the top benefits