Tips for Equipment Engineers to Stay Hydrated While Working Outdoors in the Massachusetts Summer
Working outside in the heat can be extremely difficult, especially in the middle of summer. Luckily, there are a few great ways that you can remain hydrated while you spend 8 or more hours in the sun and heat when you are working. Here are some tips on how you can stay healthy and hydrated […]
The Importance of Continued Education Courses for Massachusetts Equipment Engineers
Education is one of the most important assets in all facets of the world. The world is constantly changing as new ways to create more efficient work are found. Techniques are developed, skills are learned, and progress is made. But if you are not capable of developing and increasing your own personal knowledge, you can […]
Tips for Becoming a Successful Equipment Engineer in Massachusetts
Are you thinking of becoming a hoister? Perhaps you are already a hoister and need to improve your career. This blog post will help you become successful in the hoist operations space in Massachusetts. What is a Hoister? Also known as a hoist operator, a hoister is a person whose job is to lift and […]
Top Summer Safety Tips for Equipment Engineers in Massachusetts
When dealing with heavy machinery, like Hoists, safety should be the first, second, and third most influential factors on the site, but most times this is not always so, because when other factors start to dictate the job, then safety usually ends up on the wrong side, and that’s when bad things happen. Almost every […]
A Complete Guide to Hoisting in Massachusetts
Per Section 65 of Chapter 146, Title XX, Part 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws, anyone who operates hoisting machinery shall apply to the Department of Public Safety for a license. Section 53 further clarifies that people operating cableways, derricks, and machinery used for discharging cargoes or other hoisting equipment, including underhung and overhead cranes, […]
Top Reasons & Benefits to Hoisting in Massachusetts
Before becoming a hoister in Massachusetts, you need to undergo intensive training needed for the job. These pieces of training might take years, but they are normally on-site where the trainees work hand in hand with operators and project managers. Hoisters are usually charged with the responsibility of lifting heavy equipment without help, and with […]
Top Challenges of Working as an Equipment Engineer
For a long time now, hoisting operators in Massachusetts have been facing numerous challenges. Accidents tend to occur every day, which sometimes leads to serious injuries, damage to building and even death. Most of these challenges usually take place while hoisting operators perform their usual activities like material loading, pushing, pulling or carrying materials to […]
10 Things You Never Knew About Being an Equipment Engineer in Massachusetts
There are no hoists without hoisters. Being a hoister is a very unique and well-paying career that anyone should consider, especially in Massachusetts. A hoist is a machine used for lifting, lowering and moving objects, while a hoister is the operator of the machine. Here is a breakdown of the 10 things you never knew […]
The Importance Of Renewing Your Massachusetts Hoisters License
The State of Massachusetts requires a special license to be able to operate air and electric powered cranes, booms, forklifts. excavators, backhoes, unloaders and front-end loaders. Previously called a hydraulic license, the license is now termed the Hoisting License. It requires passing a training course, application, test, reaching the age of 18 and fees to […]
Dangers to Avoid as an Equipment Engineer in Massachusetts
Imagine your self just moving to the state of Massachusetts. You have a 30-year mortgage, a wife, and two kids that all need to be taken care of. Your first thought is, how am I going to support my family and put food on our table and a roof over our head. So you grab […]
