Using backhoes and excavators on sites to lift and place heavy construction materials saves time and money, but doing the job safely demands special care. “A variety of concerns come into play,” says ...

OBJECTIVE: Understand the components and ratings of a wood box crib and best practices when constructing a box crib at a vehicle rescue incident. TASK: Given the need to support a lifted or otherwise ...

It’s not uncommon for earthmovers to occasionally be tasked with lifting and placing heavy loads, such as pipe or trench boxes, on a project. Yet, each lift requires careful planning to ensure the ...

OBJECTIVE: Understand how a wood box crib performs at failure TASK: Given the need to support a lifted or otherwise unstable load, the rescue team shall explain cribbing safety considerations and ...