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Heavy Equipment Safety

Heavy equipment can help get the job done fast and efficient, but can just as well cause unintended damage at your construction site, or even worse, to your workers. In general, it's a good idea to treat heavy equipment with respect, since construction workers are vulnerable to large construction machines malfunctions. At Machinery Northwest, near Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Sand Point, ID and Spokane, WA, we believe a safe work environment begins and ends with understanding and respecting the power and danger present on a work site. That's why we've created this short piece on heavy equipment safety. Stop by our equipment dealership if you have any questions, or would like to see our selection of heavy equipment for sale. We'd love to help you get the right tool for the right job!

Invest Time in Training

The most important step you can take to ensure workplace safety around heavy equipment is training yourself or your team to take safety seriously! Safety trained staff will reduce the chance of an accident on all aspects of the job. When everyone makes safety measures standard practice, things tend to move around more seamlessly. At the same time, heavy equipment can be quite technical and will most likely require a few specific skills to operate correctly. Make sure that if a worker is operating heavy equipment they know the specific safety procedures for that equipment.

Regular Inspection and Maintenance

Once your team is all set, you'll need to make sure that the heavy equipment itself is going through the right kind of maintenance, or it will not be able to be operated safely. A sudden blowout, stall or malfunction could mean more than your heavy equipment in need of repair; it could also mean injury to one of your workers. Always make sure to inspect your heavy equipment daily to catch small or large mechanical problems before an incident occurs. You should check to see if the safety features on the equipment are all working properly.

Always stay vigilant when using heavy equipment while at a construction site. Pay attention and learn about your equipment to ensure you can operate your heavy equipment safely. For more heavy equipment tips, or if you’re just interested in checking out some heavy equipment for sale, head to Machinery Northwest near Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Sand Point, ID and Spokane, WA. Come in today and let our team of heavy equipment experts answer any questions you and your team might have!