Suspended Platform
Types of OSHA Violations: Categories and Penalties
Workplace safety violations can put your employees at risk and lead to serious penalties for your business. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classifies violations into six main types: de minimis, other-than-serious, serious, willful, repeated, and ...

OSHA Suspended Scaffolding Requirements: Safety Rules & Key Standards
Suspended scaffolds hang from cables or ropes on tall buildings, which are one of the most dangerous types of scaffolding used in construction. OSHA requires suspended scaffolds to have both guardrails and personal fall arrest systems, along ...

What Does OSHA Mean?
This guide will walk you through OSHA's mission, how it protects you, and what it means for your workplace safety. OSHA is dedicated to preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. We'll explore its core objectives, ...

Lifting Heavy Machinery: Equipment Types and Best Practices
What Constitutes Heavy Machinery Heavy machinery includes any equipment that weighs more than what workers can safely move by hand. This typically means items over 50 pounds, though the exact threshold varies by workplace standards. ...

Construction Inspections: Essential Steps, Types, and Best Practices
What is Construction Inspections? A construction site inspection is a systematic review of your jobsite to confirm everything meets required standards. An inspector walks through your site with an inspection checklist to examine specific elements ...

What is Aerial Work Platform (AWP): Learn about Aerial Lifts
Ever wondered how construction crews reach towering heights safely and efficiently? You've probably seen them on job sites—those versatile machines lifting workers and tools high above the ground. They're called aerial work platforms and are ...

What is EWP: Elevated Work Platforms Guide
You've probably heard the term EWP mentioned around construction sites or industrial projects but might not know exactly what it stands for. Follow Ihurmo to find out more about Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) and their safety ...

The Ultimate Guide to Construction Equipment Management
Why Construction Equipment Management is Important? Construction equipment management is a consistent, systematic process of evaluating a company's equipments and its associated costs against the demands of current projects. The core objective is striking an ...

Top 10 Construction Equipment Manufacturers – IHURMO
The global construction equipment market relies on innovation, durability, and performance. The leading construction equipment manufacturers drive progress by delivering heavy equipment, earthmoving solutions, and specialized machinery for mining, forestry, and infrastructure projects. This article highlights 10 leading industrial manufacturers to help ...

What are the Types of Suspended Platforms?
Suspended platforms, also known as suspended scaffolding, are essential tools for high-rise buildings like skyscrapers and complex structures. There are several types of suspended platforms, each designed to meet specific needs and challenges. Understanding the ...

