Tag: Crane Mats

Advice for a Successful Crane Setup

Construction site with concrete mixer truck and cranes

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 »

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 »