There are many decisions involved in setting up a job site that requires heavy equipment. Even the smallest errors can lead to accidents or injuries. Projects requiring a crane involve special planning to safely set up the crane before the first lift can even occur. Here are a few tips to ensure a successful crane… Read more »
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Setting a Vessel Inside a Chemical Plant in Geismar
JOB: Setting a Vessel Inside a Chemical Plant LOCATION: Geismar, Louisiana PRODUCTS USED: 8×16 laminated mats CONTACT: For mat needs in the Geismar area contact James Cowart
Temporary Road in Gueydan, Louisiana
JOB: Temporary road for heavy equipment LOCATION: Gueydan, Louisiana PRODUCTS USED: 8×16 laminated mats CONTACT: For mat needs in the Gueydan area contact Michael Duplichan
Leaves as Slippery as Ice on Construction Sites
Fall can be a great time to be working outdoors. The weather is cooling and the air is crisp, but there is usually not yet snow or ice to complicate work. One hazard that is easy to overlook during the fall months, though, is leaves, and surprisingly leaves can be as slippery as ice on… Read more »
Moving Heavy Equipment Requires Heavy Duty Solutions
Heavy equipment is frequently used on construction sites, but its use often introduces additional considerations. On many sites, whether the surface you’re working on is improved or unimproved, it is necessary to employ measures to protect the ground. Equipment like cranes and loaders can cause damage to the surface or to buried utilities without these… Read more »
Get Up, Set Up with Outrigging Pads and Transition Mats
At Ritter Forest Products, we’ve gained a reputation for our hardwood mats. These mats provide construction crews with a solid and stable base to work from, providing protection for employees, the surrounding work site and for the environment. Along with hardwood mats, we have a number of other products aimed at helping construction companies as… Read more »
Back to School, Back to Basics – A Mats Review
With school right around the corner, it’s important for students to have the right supplies to complete their work. The same can be said for any project that requires a mat, as having the correct one is imperative to the project’s success. As students gear up to get back to school, let’s do a pre-semester… Read more »
Used Mats are Back in Stock
At Ritter Forest Products, we’ve discussed the value of hardwood mats many times. These mats help construction crews work with heavy machinery, namely cranes, on terrain that is either too wet to work on safely or needs additional environmental protection. Like most products, there is a belief that hardwood mats need to be purchased new… Read more »
Stay Upright with Outrigger Pads and Transition Mats
Construction projects often require working with heavy equipment like cranes in sometimes soft, wet or uneven terrain. These environments can make work difficult and even dangerous. Fortunately, you can stay upright with outrigger pads and transition mats. Outrigger Pads Outriggers have been an essential part of safe crane operation at least since the first hydraulic… Read more »
Building U.S. Up: A Look Back at the First American Hydraulic Crane
Hydraulic cranes are so common these days that most people assume that they have been around forever, but that is hardly the case. Until the 1940s, the cranes that were available were difficult to operate, overly large, often undependable and incredibly costly. It was a tough time for project managers of construction projects everywhere until… Read more »