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To maintain a safe washing operation, walk it daily, train personnel on the proper lockout/tagout procedures associated with equipment, and keep the area around the plant clean. Photo courtesy of McLanahan Corp.

Safety practices to follow around washing, classifying equipment

Keeping your site clean and training operators on safety procedures have long-lasting benefits for your personnel and equipment. Keep Reading

The box-shaped structure of some water tanks increases capacity by about 20 percent and lowers the load’s overall center of gravity, enhancing stability and safety. Photo courtesy of Philippi-Hagenbuch

Why water tank design matters

Josh Swank, the vice president of sales and marketing at Philippi-Hagenbuch, provides tips to enhance safety and efficiency at your operations. Keep Reading

While technology tends to pull job prospects to other industries, many aggregate producers have tech opportunities available that can lead to long-lasting careers. Photo: iStock.com/SeventyFour

Utilizing smart tech

P&Q's Kevin Yanik explores the positive impact the latest tech can have on aggregate operations. Keep Reading

Workers whose feet are wet for prolonged periods can experience illness or injury as a result. Photo: iStock.com/francisblack

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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

Applied Industrial Technologies' Mark Kenyon addresses the crowd at an AGG1 Academy education session. Photo by Allison Barwacz

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

Trimble’s Loadrite Payload Management for excavators is an example of technology that’s designed to enhance productivity and efficiency. Photo courtesy of Trimble

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 DX530LC-5 is the largest crawler excavator Doosan offers in the U.S. and Canada. Photo courtesy of Doosan

Hixson Sand & Gravel’s forward-thinking purchase

Crawler excavator and wheel loader investments position the family-owned company for its next generation. Keep Reading

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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

An illustration exhibits vibration in three directions: vertical (z), side to side (y) and back to chest (x). Photo courtesy of NIOSH.

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

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