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Fanniversary – Erik
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 [...]
Women in Construction
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 [...]
We’re All Mentors
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 [...]
Avoiding Slips and Falls at the Site
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 [...]
Is Your Equipment Ready for Winter?
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 [...]
Healthy Meals in the Field
by Carol Whatoname It can be very challenging to pack healthy alternatives to junk food while working out in the field. Here are a few tips that I used when I was working on the [...]
Diesel Idling Myths and Facts
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 [...]
Heavy Lifting
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 [...]
The 5-Minute Rule
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 [...]
Fire Wise
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 [...]
Get Ready For Cold Weather
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 [...]