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Monthly Archives: December 2014

When Time is Money, Take a Minute to Review

Have you ever climbed into the cab of a newer model earthmoving machine and stared at the vaguely familiar controls and displays? Perhaps you’ve slid into a material handler and noticed that one of the controls for rotating the forks is missing. Or while operating a new Tier 4 machine, strange lights started blinking and the equipment started to feel sluggish.Forklift_Instrument_Diagram

You are not the only operator to experience feelings of uncertainty and frustration with the unknown. You have a job to do and you just want the equipment to perform.

Oftentimes, the solution is calling your supervisor, who then calls the rental company. Soon, you’re on the phone with a...

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Good Things Do Come in Small Packages

Genie 5519When you need to move and lift building materials in a confined job site area over rough terrain, the Genie Telehandler GTH-5519 is the equipment you need to get the job done.

The GTH-5519 is a compact rough-terrain telehandler with operating features uniquely suited for close quarters. With a height of six-feet, four-inches and a width of five-feet, 11 inches; this forklift can squeeze through and under most tight spots.

The GTH-5519 has a maximum lift capacity of 5,500 pounds and a maximum lift height of 19 feet, enabling operators to reach and unload building materials to second floors. The GTH-5519’s maximum forward reach of 11 feet carrying up to 1,900 pounds...

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Getting From Point A to B Just Got a Little Easier!

One of the 50 fastest growing airports in the United States is located near what used to be a sleepy, agricultural and resort community on Florida’s west coast. Today, Fort Myers is a sprawling city that is the hub of a high-growth region.

Southwest_Florida_International_Airport_RSWTo keep pace with change, the Southwest Florida International Airport has undergone a $39 million taxiway and terminal apron expansion during the past several years in preparation for more flights and a planned third runway.

From 2013 to mid-2014, approximately 175,000 square yards of apron and taxiway pavement were poured, airfield electrical and lighting systems were installed, and earth was moved and leveled to improve drainage. A new fire station...

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Baby it’s Cold outside: Working in Chilly Weather

With temperatures dropping into the 20s and below in many states across the U.S., cold weather is definitely a safety concern. Snow_removal_equipment

Operators of open-air equipment are exposed to wind, freezing rain and snow. Enclosed cabs afford some protection from the elements, but unless they are heated, operators can still be exposed to the cold.

It is important to not only dress warmly, but to be aware of the effect that cold weather and wind can have on your body.

When the body is unable to warm itself, serious cold-related illnesses and injuries can occur.

Hypothermia is the most dangerous cold-related illness and results when the body’s core temperature drops to less than 95 degrees....

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