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  Punch presses are machines used to mold metal with an extreme amount of force and are typically used in the manufacturing process for vehicles … Continued

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    A drill press is a large tool used mainly in woodworking to drill holes into objects quickly and easily. While handheld tools can … Continued

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  Air compressors are an important part of the construction industry, powering many of the tools and other devices that construction workers use every day. … Continued

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  We often take for granted the genuine danger that a chain saw can present, especially when they are so often seen in horror movies … Continued

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Table saws, also known as bench saws, is typically a woodworking tool consisting of a circular blade that protrudes from the top of the table … Continued

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Go-karts are a great recreational activity for racing your friends through a fun course. These vehicles can go around 30 miles per hour – fairly … Continued

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According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 107 garbage truck-related fatalities and over 1400 injuries occurred in 2017. We may not see garbage trucks … Continued

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Fire trucks are certainly a great service to local communities nationwide by saving people’s lives every day. But there are some risks that this type … Continued

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Construction sites often use excavators to move heavy objects, digging, and trenching. They consist of a boom, dipper, bucket, and cab which all attach to … Continued

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  Electric cars are growing in popularity as time passes. We have gotten the technology to be able to use cars without gasoline or oil, … Continued

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Dump trucks are extremely large vehicles that transport loose materials like sand, gravel, or coal for construction. They can hold up to 26 tons and … Continued

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Double-decker buses are two-story buses used to transport many people for recreation or functional reasons. Buses are a relatively safe mode of transportation, however, accidents … Continued

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On a large-scale construction site, companies often utilize cranes, which hoist heavy materials with wire chains and ropes to move them from place to place. … Continued

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Skid steers are common on farms and often quite important; however, with a changing center of balance, blind-spots, and moving buckets, these machines must be … Continued

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Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers are especially prone to “needlestick injuries” on the job. While these injuries seem minor, some can be life-threatening and … Continued

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Before beginning any digging project in Illinois, regardless of its size or depth, you must first call 811 for a consultation to avoid striking an … Continued

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During the warmer months, hay and silage are harvested and moved in large quantities which can pose some safety hazards for farmworkers, ranging from long … Continued

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Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a physical phenomenon that is common among farmworkers and involves the transmission of the shaking motion of a vehicle or other … Continued

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Cement trucks are used to carry large quantities of cement from place to place, containing a mixing drum that moves the cement around to keep … Continued

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Bulldozers are massive vehicles used in construction sites to move materials around the site. According to the Bureau of Labor, 18.4% of construction site related … Continued

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  Brush trucks, also known as wildfire trucks, are used to control fires and come to a scene of a fire. Although they do plenty … Continued

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An asphalt finisher truck, also known as a paver, is used by construction companies when they lay asphalt on a road. They can weigh up … Continued

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Armored trucks are trucks designed in a specific way to transport valuables such as money or jewelry. Due to their specific design, they can be … Continued

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One type of transportation that is growing in popularity is the hoverboard. A hoverboard is a type of motorized scooter without any handlebar. Users steer … Continued

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  Scooters are becoming a more and more popular form of transportation with companies like Bird and Lime making scooter transportation available to anyone. People … Continued

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Scooters are a type of vehicle powered by your own human energy that can be used to for recreation or traveling typically short distances. Though … Continued

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Motor homes, also commonly referred to as recreational vehicles (RV), can be a great option for some people planning a camping trip. They are large … Continued

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According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, around 134 people die in school-vehicle-related crashes every year. Losing lives is devastating on its own; but … Continued

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One of the most common pieces of construction equipment is the nail gun. Nail guns are powerful tools that can be gas-powered, electric, pneumatic, or … Continued

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