Today was part 2 of a super special 20 year Fanniversary celebration for our incredible Erik! Erik got the red carpet treatment from the amazing staff at Empire in Mesa, AZ! For anyone who doesn’t know Erik, mining and CAT equipment is his passion! Erik was so thrilled and sported a huge smile the entire …
March 4th – 10th was National Women in Construction (WIC) Week and to celebrate we got a portion of the ladies from Fann together for a photo op. Although we were only able to get a handful for this photo, Fann currently employees 31 women.
Mentoring (training) is giving a lesser skilled individual a foundation for knowledge, understanding and growth and assures them they will have help in dealing with day-to-day job challenges. It makes them feel like they are part of the team. Solid mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on people in a variety of personal, academic and …
On any given day, the injury rate for construction workers is higher than the national average for all other industries. Following these basic slip and fall prevention tips can help prevent you from becoming a statistic. There are various ways to suffer slips and falls while working. You can slip and lose your balance, trip …
Spending a few hours preparing your equipment and trucks for cold weather operations now could save you lots of time, money and headaches down the road. Here are some winter weather tips: Remember, water is your enemy. In cold weather, excess moisture can cause brakes and valves to freeze up, and any water that makes …
How did these habits get started? Early diesel fueled trucks (1930’s) had inherent problems. The engine design made for poor starting. The oils were thick and heavy, the fuel tended to gel making the engines hard to start, especially in cold weather. The fuel quality was not as good and was not regulated like it …
Lifting heavy items is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. In 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that over 36 percent of injuries involving missed workdays were the result of shoulder and back injuries. Overexertion and cumulative trauma were the biggest factors in these injuries. When employees use smart lifting …
Reducing Idle Time Improves Fuel Efficiency, Profit Margins. Decreasing machine idle time is key to improving your fleet’s fuel efficiency and your company’s profit margins. Idle time cannot be eliminated because of warm-up and shutdown requirements, but it can be controlled and reduced. Here are seven sure-fire methods to reduce idle time:
We seem to be talking about fire safety more and more these days. The dryer our climate gets, the more serious the problem. It is important that all employees are aware of their responsibilities to prevent fires. Talk about fire prevention and safety in your safety meetings. Let everybody know where the fire extinguishers are …
It’s September already. Soon the leaves will be changing, the mornings will be cooler, and fog seems to pop up out of nowhere. Now is the time to gear up for autumn and winter. Start looking at your work gear now. Make sure your boots are in good shape and your gloves are ready for …
