Category: Ownership support

Establishing a safe HDD jobsite

As crews prepare for a job, it is important that contractors establish an operating routine that helps ensure safety. Read more about the several steps contractors should establish before work begins.

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Keeping crews safe in trenches

Trench cave-in poses a high risk and is more likely than other excavation-related incidents to result in a fatality. Working safely around an open trench should be a top priority. Read these tips on crew safety and how Vermeer is helping to promote trench safety.

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Practical tips to help avoid cross bores

When an underground utility line unintentionally intersects with another, the results can be disastrous. This is known as a cross bore, and dangerous consequences can happen instantly — or occur long after an installation is completed. Help keep your crew safe and read these practical tips to help avoid cross bores.

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Spring maintenance for track trenchers

With the changing of the seasons, spring is a great time to spend a couple of hours inspecting your track trencher to ensure it’s in good working order for the upcoming season. View this checklist to give you a great starting point for your maintenance inspection.

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Spring maintenance for your ride on trencher

Before the upcoming spring season starts, spend a couple of hours inspecting your ride on trencher to ensure it’s in good working order. View this checklist to give you a great starting point for your maintenance inspection.

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OK, I’m buying a compact trencher. Now what?

Compact ride-on trenchers are versatile machines and a valuable addition to any fleet. That being said, it’s still important to consider some key points before any equipment purchase. Review this list before you decide on a model of trencher to buy.

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