Hugg & Hall News

How to Dispose of Used Oil

Oil changes are a necessary part of owning a car or large equipment, but disposing of used oil can be a challenge. Used motor oil contains contaminants that can harm humans and the environment if they’re not disposed of properly.  […]

Read More

Construction Safety Week: Jonesboro Safety Council

Construction Safety Week Strong Voices, Safe Choices. Employees at our Jonesboro, AR branch are taking that message seriously. In 2022, they formed a branch-wide Safety Council dedicated to discovering, reporting, and solving safety concerns.  According to member Nicole Pfeifer, Jonesboro […]

Read More

How to Avoid Common Jobsite Injuries

If you work with heavy machinery, you know how important safety is. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in construction, transportation, and warehousing were responsible for over 358,000 reported injuries in 2020. Many of these common jobsite […]

Read More
How to Safely Use a Loading Dock

How to Safely Use a Loading Dock: 7 Easy Tips

Loading docks are so common that it’s easy to forget how dangerous they can be. There are thousands of reported falls, equipment accidents, and trailer creep every year, and many of those are fatal. Your proactivity as an employer can […]

Read More

How to Safely Use Heaters on Your Construction Site

Winter weather is here to stay, and it can put a damper on your jobsite productivity. Heaters can be a great option to keep your project on track, but they aren’t without risks. Use these tips to keep your team […]

Read More

Why You Should Choose Scissor Lifts vs. Scaffolding

Scissor Lifts vs. Scaffolding One of the questions we often hear at Hugg & Hall is “Do you have scaffolding for rent?” For safety reasons, we don’t rent scaffolding, but scissor lifts are a great alternative. When we mention scissor […]

Read More

Choosing the Best Tire for Your Equipment

Choosing the best tire for your equipment is vital! Rubber tires are way more versatile than you might realize, and the best tire options for you will differ based on your situation. For equipment that requires rubber tires, you have […]

Read More

Safety First: Using and Maintaining Scissor Lifts

Scissor lifts are one of the safest options for elevated work, but we still need to talk scissor lift safety.  Fall Protection In order to prevent injury caused by falls from a platform, OSHA regulations require all scissor lifts to […]

Read More

Prepare for the Winter: Machine Winterization Tips

Winter brings shorter days, frigid temps, and slick, icy conditions. During this time of year, we need to take extra care of our equipment to avoid any damage. Read on to learn some tips on machine winterization! Want more information? Download […]

Read More

Average Lifespan of a Forklift

Forklifts, like any heavy machinery, are a pricey investment. You want to make sure you’ve chosen the right one and that you’re maintaining it correctly. Determine the age of your forklift, average lifespan of a forklift, and how to make […]

Read More