The use of a cherry picker to access elevated platforms posses the risks of accidents mainly due to unsuitable ground conditions, falling from the working platform, mechanical failure of some of the device’s parts or collision of the equipment with another vehicle. Harnesses are commonly used as the main form of fall protection system, even though they are not sufficient. To avoid such mishaps, the following safety precautions should be employed when using different types of mobile elevated work platforms (M.E.W.P).

Equipment used by constructors can either be hired or bought, depending on a variety of factors. Different construction equipment can be purchased to add to a company’s range of assets as re-investments. However, acquisition of such new equipment must always be in line with core businesses that your company is involved in, otherwise, hiring might be a better alternative.

Excavators are construction vehicles used for digging and moving material to and from a construction site. They are also commonly referred to as backhoes or diggers since they use wire rope or a hydraulic system to dig holes and trenches. An excavator has a long boom arm that is mounted on a pivot and connected at an elbow to a stick that holds the bucket.

Different power tools are used for different applications, each with its pros and cons. They should therefore be carefully selected based on their intended use. The appropriate power tool delivers maximum efficiency as well as the best results.

Summer is here and so is the urge to get projects done that have been tucked away all winter long-projects that no one particularly felt like doing. Now that the weather is warm and several holidays will take place for the remainder of the year, many get started knocking those goals out.

For many people, the beginning of spring and summer meant that the ever-tiresome lawn mowing season has started once again. For some homeowners, this is a tiresome time because they have to pay someone to come out, and for other homeowners the tiresome nature lies in the fact that they have to get out there themselves. If you fall into the latter category and are looking for a quick and easy way to keep your grass at bay, you could opt for a ride on mower.

As any gardening enthusiast will tell you, a hedge trimmer could almost be considered an essential piece of equipment for keeping your yard in check. But, in order to keep your trimmer in optimum condition (and, therefore, your yard), it is important that serious attention is given its handling, use and treatment – you can achieve this by undertaking the proper care and maintenance on a regular basis. But what does this ensure for your trimmer?

Batteries are a crucial part of all the best cordless drills. Moreover, they are quite expensive. This indicates that you need to take care of them properly. Check out the following instructions on how to take care of your batteries…

When was the last time you bought a tool? Are you happy with the decision you made or do you think you bought the wrong tool? I only ask because a lot of people regret the decisions they make soon after they buy something.

Summer is here and so is the urge to get projects done that have been tucked away all winter long-projects that no one particularly felt like doing. Now that the weather is warm and several holidays will take place for the remainder of the year, many get started knocking those goals out.

For many people, the beginning of spring and summer meant that the ever-tiresome lawn mowing season has started once again. For some homeowners, this is a tiresome time because they have to pay someone to come out, and for other homeowners the tiresome nature lies in the fact that they have to get out there themselves. If you fall into the latter category and are looking for a quick and easy way to keep your grass at bay, you could opt for a ride on mower.

As any gardening enthusiast will tell you, a hedge trimmer could almost be considered an essential piece of equipment for keeping your yard in check. But, in order to keep your trimmer in optimum condition (and, therefore, your yard), it is important that serious attention is given its handling, use and treatment – you can achieve this by undertaking the proper care and maintenance on a regular basis. But what does this ensure for your trimmer?