Safety
When work boots wear out
The National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health is nearing completion of a study measuring work boot tread wear to determine the safety of miners. Keep Reading
How investing more in equipment increases ROI, safety
Safety awareness starts when an aggregate producer initially purchases a piece of equipment for a plant. Keep Reading
Taking tech the next step
Production efficiency and safety can be drastically enhanced once producers fully realize the benefits of their tech. Keep Reading
Hixson Sand & Gravel’s forward-thinking purchase
Crawler excavator and wheel loader investments position the family-owned company for its next generation. Keep Reading
Convention notebook: Infrastructure, seat belt safety drive discussion
Infrastructure legislation and seat belt safety were two topics that emerged during the NSSGA Annual Convention in Indianapolis. Keep Reading
Preventing exposure to whole-body vibration
How vibration from heavy machinery affects operator health, and what you can do to minimize the intensity and frequency of these common events. Keep Reading
The 5 hazardous co-workers around crushers
Working alongside impact crushers and other key quarry equipment is dangerous when the wrong attitude is brought to the task. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference hosted in Miami
South Florida was the home of this year's annual event, which included discussions on equipment and technology, labor, safety and more. Keep Reading
The digitalization of the aggregate industry
Aggregate producers are constantly searching for ways to improve their efficiencies and safety – and many turn to digital technologies as solutions. Keep Reading
