Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job

To ensure maximum efficiency and safety with any construction project, it’s important to have the right equipment. Whether you’re lifting, landscaping, grading, digging, or transporting materials, you can boost productivity on the worksite when you have the supplies you need to get the job done. Boom lifts and scissor lifts come in handy to reach high places, while final grading can be taken care of with a skid steer.

If you need a multipurpose tool, an excavator can help you with tasks such as demolition and river dredging. If you need to move dirt or dig a trench, a backhoe is your go-to solution. When you need to haul large materials around with ease, opt for a durable forklift. Read more about choosing the right construction equipment in this infographic, published by BigRentz.

Before you begin operating heavy equipment and aerial lifts, however, on-the-job training is a must to avoid work-related injuries. You’ll learn the ins and outs of operating equipment, handling inspections, performing maintenance and repair, and spotting potential hazards before they get out of hand. These standards are enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and it’s important to stay up-to-date with these regulations to ensure proper handling of all worksite equipment.

Having the right tools for the job extends to safety gear as well. With a hard hat, protective boots, and a body belt, you’re ready to tackle tough tasks. Meanwhile, keep dust and dirt away from your face with goggles and a protective mask. If you take the time to research equipment and safety regulations, you’ll increase the chances of your project being a success.

To ensure maximum efficiency and safety with any construction project, it's important to have the right equipment

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4 Responses to “Choosing the Right Equipment for the Job”

  1. Taylor Bishop

    Nov 02. 2017

    Thanks for going over some tips for picking your construction equipment. The info graphic mentioned that boom lifts are excellent for reading up and over obstacles. I’m interested to learn more about these aerial lifts, like if there are different types used for different operations.

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  2. Khorae Olivier

    Feb 07. 2018

    I always thought big construction machines are interesting and knew that choosing the right one was important. I like the information about the excavator being able to handle digging trenches and moving dirt around. My husband and I are looking to resurface our property and put a trench feature in it to help drain water away from the house and the backhoe looks close to what we might need. Thank you for the information about what the equipment works best for backfilling and digging.

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  3. Tiffany Locke

    Mar 31. 2018

    It’s great that this article mentions how it’s important to get the right training before you operate the equipment so that you know how to provide maintenance and use it correctly. This would be important to keep you safe and ensure that you’re able to use the construction equipment so that your project is done as quickly as possible. In order to get the right training, it would probably be a good idea to consider what machinery you plan to purchase so that you can figure out what you need to do in order to learn how to use it correctly.

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  4. Kate Hansen

    Jun 29. 2020

    It’s good to know that you should wear the right safety gear when using construction equipment. My brother was telling me last night about how he is needing to find some construction equipment for a project at his work in a couple of weeks, and he wants to make sure that he does everything right once he finds some. I’ll make sure to pass this information along to him once he finds equipment to use for his company.

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