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Winter Weather Safety: Working Outside in Cold Weather

Many jobs require workers to be outside when temperatures are low. Poor weather conditions can lead to severe health problems, such as frostbite or hypothermia. Precipitation and wind are also hazards you need to be aware of. Cold, wet, windy weather can be extremely hazardous even if temperatures are not below freezing. Being aware of… Continue reading Winter Weather Safety: Working Outside in Cold Weather

Grease Your Bobcat Compact Excavator

Regular greasing of your Bobcat® compact excavator reduces the chances of pin wear, loose connections and pin failure. Watch this video to review the necessary greasing intervals and learn how to properly grease your compact excavator’s X-Change attachment mounting system, clamp, extendable arm, blade, boom, bucket and frame. For more maintenance information, visit http://www.bobcat.com/partsandservice/maintenance

A Little Surprised

7 Gas Saving Myths Debunked

Myth No. 1: Cold-Weather Fill-er-Ups The Lie: “Make sure to top off your tank first thing in the morning when the fuel is cool for more density and energy!” The Truth: Yes, cooler fuel is denser and, technically, will have more energy per gallon. Not that your car cares, because it automatically corrects the mixture… Continue reading 7 Gas Saving Myths Debunked

The New Guy

Hub gets in late, sighs heavily as he unlaces his boots. Covered in the usual layer of grime, grease and wood dust, he reaches a dirty hand into the fridge for a cold beverage and plops down at the table, looking beat. He pops open his drink and lets out another long sigh before taking… Continue reading The New Guy

Withdrawl

Volvo Trucks – Designing the new Volvo FH: the challenge of combining function, shape and identity

Truck design is about much more than just picking out attractive colours and shapes. Behind the new, safer, larger and more ergonomically optimised Volvo FH lies a significant design challenge. “Coming up with solutions where design and function go hand in hand was one of our most important tasks,” says Rikard Orell, Design Director at… Continue reading Volvo Trucks – Designing the new Volvo FH: the challenge of combining function, shape and identity

Tool Safety: Tips in the safe use of a wrench

Wrenches are the ever indispensable tool for workers who take it as their serious business to create, install, repair or maintain different tools or materials. But even this seemingly tool can cause hand and finger (knuckle) injuries. Find out how you can avoid such accidents by following these safety tips: Prior to use, inspect a… Continue reading Tool Safety: Tips in the safe use of a wrench

World´s largest Automatic Truck Wash

World´s largest fully automatic truck wash facility in Lloydminster, AB Canada. More than 20.000 gallon (75.000 L) of water used when washing one B train