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Fernando Pinera has been appointed CEO of National Trench Safety (NTS), a national pure play trench safety solutions provider.

When the nation first observed Workers Memorial Day on April 28, 1970, an estimated 38 U.S. workers suffered fatal on-the-job injuries each day and many more endured debilitating respiratory diseases and other life-altering illnesses related to workplace exposures.

Red flags are those warning signs that a rental might not be on the up and up. Know them and they could prevent a theft from occurring. Ignore them and, well, you might never see your equipment again.

VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, has released digital controls and telematics for the UNDERHOOD® 40 air compressors.

The battery-powered GloBug light carts from Multiquip, Cypress, Calif., are the latest additions to its MQ Zero range of net zero emissions light construction equipment.

The power of lightning can be awe-inspiring.

The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace has condemned OSHA's final rule on its “Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process,” which goes into effect May 31, 2024. 

April is recognized by Congress and most governors across the U.S. as National Safe Digging Month (NSDM).

Sunbelt Rentals, Fort Mill, S.C., has acquired Falcon Shoring, an independent trench safety rental provider in Oregon.

The TH 4,5.19 and TH 5,5.19 fixed boom telehandlers from Magni Telescopic Handlers, Castelfranco, Emilia, Italy, feature load moment indicator (LMI) technology designed for operational safety.

Transitioning from landscaping to crane rental

A man was working in his yard. Spring was coming and he wanted to prepare his garden and his lawn for the upcoming growing season. 

The EnviroMat and XtremeMat ground protection products from DICA, Urbandale, Iowa, are distributed in partnership with Ground Guards USA. 

The following companies have made recent changes to their staff or organization.

Sometimes even the most vigilant fall prey to scammers.

Herc Rentals, Bonita Springs, Fla., has acquired American Shoring, with locations in Newburgh, N.Y., Shrewsbury, Mass., and Joppa, Md.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is scheduled for May 6-10, 2024.

First, get a good idea of what security issues might be lurking at your operation. “Pick an evening — just after dusk is best — and park in front of your business while it’s closed and just study what you see. The best security practices may still not stop theft, but if we make it as difficult as possible, they will move on to something easier,” Craddock says.

An employee making a delivery for a rental store pulled around the building and backed up to the dock.

The 50-ton EC500 straight boom excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), Eskilstuna, Sweden, features a 25.5-ft. straight boom fitted to the machine along with a demolition-specific cab.

In this Prioritize Safety Series video, you'll learn about the hierarchy of controls. Use this video for your next safety meeting.

The ARA state chapters of New Jersey and Pennsylvania recently welcomed three industry professionals to their boards of directors. See who they are and what qualities they bring to their teams.

Hello, my fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five peers. Wow, The ARA Show™ was great. See my recap, review what has been happening at our state associations and check out ideas for making this busy season your best ever — all in my regional message. 

The ARA chapters of Idaho, Montana and Washington recently welcomed some industry professionals who have stepped up to serve on their state boards of directors for the first time. See who they are and what they bring to their teams.