Ground Support Keeps Your Machines up and Running : JLG

Learn about the technical support services, parts and world-class training offered through JLG® Ground Support. Also, take a tour of our new training center and proving grounds, which includes a multi-bay service training area and virtual equipment simulator.

Need to have your forklift license to apply or start that new job??? Next Class September 8, 2016 @ 8:00am!

If so, then you are in the right spot. We provide ANSI (American National Standards Institute) approved Operator Safety Training for Forklift Certification. We are here to help you get the certifications necessary to fit your employer's requirements.

Next Scheduled Class will be Tuesday, September 8th, 2016 @ 8:00am

Call Michelle for details and pricing at 707.451.5100

Aerial Pros Minute - Scissor Link Stack Location

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I-80 Forklift will fix your forklift right the first time so you can get back to work.

Based in Solano County, centrally located between the Bay Area and Sacramento, Interstate 80 Forklift is your top choice for all your forklift needs. Interstate 80 Forklift offers competitive pricing on new and used forklifts. As well we have a large inventory of parts ready to ship or be installed. We employ top-notch mechanics who are experienced and ready to serve you.

Repairs and servicing can also be done in our shop conveniently located in Vacaville, California. We also supply new, used or recap tires.

NEW!!! Running a night shift that is using a forklift? Don't get behind schedule because of an unexpected break-down. Let Interstate 80 Forklift be your back-up plan. Call and schedule an "on-call" mechanic for those off hour times.

I-80 Forklift
Phone: (707) 451-5100

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors

 

In May 2015, a crew in Bonita Springs, Florida, was installing roofing on a single-family home. The weather was cloudy with rain off and on, and the crew worked between rain showers. At around 3 in the afternoon, the four employees completed the installation and were leaving the roof when a bolt of lightning struck a 36-year-old roofer in the head. He was removed from the roof but was unresponsive. The other employees performed CPR until emergency responders arrived. He was transported to the hospital and died two days later from his injuries.

Waiting just 30 minutes after the storm before returning to work could have saved his life.

This kind of preventable workplace tragedy is why each summer, OSHA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration urge employers to train workers in summer weather safety. This includes heat, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding and lightning.

When it comes to lightning, workers should not begin any task they cannot stop quickly if there are signs of thunderstorms. Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors! If employers or workers hear thunder, even a distant rumble, everyone should get to a safe place immediately.

What steps can employers take to protect workers from the dangers of lightning?

    Check NOAA Weather Reports

Before beginning any outdoor work, employers and supervisors should check NOAA weather reports and radio forecasts for all weather hazards and plan work accordingly.

    Identify Shelter Locations

Employers and supervisors should know and tell workers which buildings to go to after hearing thunder or seeing lightning. NOAA recommends seeking out fully enclosed buildings with electrical wiring and plumbing. Workers should be told to remain in the shelter for at least 30 minutes after hearing the last sound of thunder. If safe building structures are not accessible, employers should guide workers to hard-topped metal vehicles with rolled up windows.

    Provide Lightning Safety Training

Employers should have an emergency action plan in place and train supervisors and workers on what to do when they hear thunder. This includes training on how to provide lightning safety warnings in sufficient time for everyone to reach a worksite’s safe shelters and take other appropriate precautions.

These simple steps could mean the difference between life and death. For more information, see the joint OSHA-NOAA lightning fact sheet.

Mandy Edens is the director of OSHA’s Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management.

Source: https://blog.dol.gov/2016/06/02/when-thunder-roars-go-indoors/

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See the difference between Genuine Cummins parts and non-genuine parts

Sometimes it can be hard to see the difference between Genuine Cummins parts and non-genuine parts, but it’s the little details that make a difference. Non-genuine parts may fit a Cummins engine – but they aren’t built or remanufactured using the same procedures or materials, to Cummins exact specifications. This video takes a look at some of the critical differences in quality and performance between Genuine Cummins parts versus non-genuine parts. To learn more about Genuine Cummins parts, visit http://cumminsgenuineparts.com or contact your Cummins dealer or distributor.