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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Personal protective equipment for directional drilling checklist
Is everyone on your crew outfitted with the appropriate personal protective equipment for the jobsite? Read the following guidelines from OSHA and Vermeer to make sure you and your crew are properly equipped for the jobsite.
Read MoreKeeping 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.
Read MorePractical 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.
Read MoreSpring 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.
Read MoreSpring 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.
Read MoreSpring maintenance for horizontal directional drills
Spring is the best time of year to give your drill rig a thorough inspection, perform routine maintenance and address any potential issues. View this maintenance checklist to help get you started.
Read MoreOK, 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.
Read MoreUtility locating essentials: A list of locator best practices
Locating is one of the most important steps of any utility project. Read this list of locating best practices before your next underground project.
Read MoreDon’t overlook HDD tooling
Nearly every horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contractor would agree that downhole tooling matters. Because tooling is a wear item and so much of its usage occurs underground, where operators may not be sure what they’re engaged in, there’s a tendency for tooling to be underappreciated. Read these tips to gain a strategic approach to HDD tooling.
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