Routine bridge inspections are, more often than not, exactly that: routine. Most of the time, on most highway and railway bridges, there is little or nothing out of the ordinary that comes up. Except when there is. A vivid example of what bridge inspection crews can find while using a Snooper™ truck or other under […]
Employee engagement levels are declining across the globe, and companies are becoming increasingly concerned about uncertainties that come with lack of motivation in their workforce. However, one proven solution for improving employee engagement is through community outreach programs. Why community outreach? According to one recent employee engagement research study, it was revealed that up to […]
America’s highway and railway bridges must be continually inspected, repaired, and maintained. And it’s not a small task! As most of those in the industry know, the United States has more than 617,000 bridges and, of these, almost 260,000 of them are 50 years old or more. That’s 42 percent of our bridges, by the […]
Unlike some larger, more complex aerial lift equipment such as under bridge inspection units with four articulated booms, a typical bucket truck rental is relatively straightforward and simple. Yet, the process of renting and operating any type of aerial access equipment is not really simple nor typical. You’ve determined that you need a reliable bucket […]
This Blog Was Updated In November of 2022 “Work implies not only that somebody is supposed to do the job, but also accountability, a deadline and, finally, the measurement of results – that is, feedback from results on the work and on the planning process itself.” – Peter Drucker in Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices Every company talks […]
The venerable Snooper™ truck has been around for almost five decades now, the very first model being sold back in 1964. And they have been associated with bridge inspection and repair from the start. As we noted in an earlier article, the original equipment was designed to “inspect, repair, sandblast, paint” underneath bridge decks. And […]
This Blog Was Updated In November of 2022 In addition to bridge inspections and maintenance of highway and railroad bridges, several common work projects involve high reach. For a long-term project, one might prefer to use scaffolding to access an elevated and complex reach area. But if your job is only going to take a day […]
Bridge and highway construction is a vital part of our nation’s infrastructure and is necessary to keep the essential flow of transportation of goods moving. There have been numerous stories over the last few years bewailing the condition of our nation’s highway bridges, for example, and the overall condition of our roadways and transportation network […]
In any industry where the risk of physical injury is present, safety is a primary consideration. Safety, however, extends far beyond safe work practices and following required guidelines. In fact, safety in any field should involve much more than minimal adherence to OSHA safety requirements. Additionally, maintaining and exercising a safe work environment also includes […]
[This article was originally published in October 2021 and has been expanded and revised as of January 2023.] If your work involves bridge inspections, whether that’s highway bridges or railroad structures, you need the best tools and equipment you can gain access to. No one has to tell you what is at stake in under […]
