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Why You Should Inspect Cranes More Than You Have To

When I talk to management for companies that use cranes, I always ask, “Do you inspect your cranes?” The answer I often hear is, “Of course, we do. We inspect them when we get them. And we inspect...
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Topics: safety management, legal compliance, equipment maintenance, inspections and profitability, vehicle safety

Preparing for IIoT with Technology that Benefits You Now

The so-called “Internet of Things”is changing the waywe live.
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Topics: safety management, inspection software, equipment maintenance, vehicle safety, audit software

Are You Ready For Summer?

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Topics: why inspect?, safety awareness, equipment maintenance, vehicle safety, equipment safety

A $50 book could save you $50,000

We were recently approached by a municipality looking for inspection checklist books. Something bad had happened, and now they were focusing on inspections.
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Topics: legal compliance, equipment maintenance, vehicle safety, safety audits

Telematics Software Isn’t All You Need to Manage Your Vehicles

Telematics software is a powerful tool for fleet management, but it’s not a sufficient solution for managing vehicle inspections.
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Topics: safety management, inspection software, equipment maintenance, vehicle safety, audit software

10 Steps to Develop an Effective Motor Vehicle Safety Program

Motor vehicle safety is one of the most critical aspects of occupational safety for most businesses. You don’t have to operate a huge fleet for it to be vitally important.
3 min read

Topics: why inspect?, safety management, vehicle safety, equipment safety

Overlook the Dangers of Forklift Batteries at Your Own Peril

Battery-powered forklifts—ranging from small pallet forklifts to high-lift trucks—have become increasingly common as technology has advanced. Batteries now run longer, can be recharged more quickly,...
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Topics: why inspect?, vehicle safety, batteries, forklift safety

Four Tips for Wintertime Vehicle Safety

Vehicular accidents are a leading cause of occupational injuries any time of year, but winter heightens the threats.
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Topics: safety management, equipment maintenance, vehicle safety, equipment safety

Roadcheck 2014 Makes Its Point

Every year, member agencies of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conduct an important 72-hour enforcement blitz.
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Topics: why inspect?, safety awareness, legal compliance, vehicle safety

Miss Unsafe Brakes 1939

Clad in a skeleton costume, Miss Unsafe Brakes appeared at the 1939 Chicago Auto Show to drive home the importance of car owners keeping their brakes in good repair.

Topics: safety awareness, equipment maintenance, vehicle safety, equipment safety

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