Altec engineers our digger derricks with the equipment and systems that make the work you do easier, like digging holes at an angle or lifting maximum loads. Here is a list of ways to maximize the performance and safety of your Altec Digger Derrick. Perform Full Range of Motion Checks The American National Standards Institute (ANSI A10.31) requires digger derrick users to perform a test of all functions through the complete range of motion prior to each work shift. Without this simple rule, there is no other way to ensure the unit is fully functional before it’s put to work. An added side … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Advisory
While we are all preparing for the upcoming “COVID winter,” November is also a good time to get your bucket truck ready for the winter weather in the month ahead. Although OSHA does not have a specific standard that covers working in cold environments, it does offer a “Cold Stress Guide.” (see link below). Your Operator’s Manual will include guidelines as well. https://www.osha.gov/dts/weather/winter_weather/windchill.html Per OSHA, it is important for employers to know the wind chill temperature so that they can gauge workers’ exposure risk better and plan how to safely do the work. … [Read more...]
Staying Safe on the Job
Whether you are stuck at home or trying to go away for a vacation, summertime is also a time for bad weather. Hurricanes, thunderstorms, and derechos can keep utility equipment operators busy no matter what is going on. Staying safe means never skipping your daily pre-operations check or knowing where the manual is … and much more. Everyone knows that bucket truck operators are busy for days and have lots work to do after storms -- repairing wires, fixing traffic lights, and trimming downed trees/limbs. There are two important pieces to staying safe on the job -- having the right … [Read more...]
Daily Bucket Truck Pre-Operations Check
Bucket trucks are remarkably reliable and durable. Replacement parts, both new and aftermarket, are available for units that have been operating since the 1960’s and 1970’s. Because of their durability, boom truck operators have a tendency to jump in their bucket truck in the morning and fire it up, not thinking about what the operation manual says or performing a bucket truck pre-operations check. The ANSI aerial platform standards group understands that there are bucket trucks on the road from all eras and for that reason and others, they provides criteria to help manufacturers, … [Read more...]
Happy Lineman Day!
The UEP Guys express our appreciation to the dedicated men and women who work so hard for us every day. Thank you for helping to keep the lights on and everything else you do to keep things working and tidy! :-) Contact Utility Equipment Parts (UEP) today for any parts and accessories for your bucket truck, digger derrick or crane. The UEP Guys … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next Page »