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Building Your Construction Safety Plan for Power Line Maintenance and Rebuilds

On October 2, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

Construction safety plans are essential for all projects that involve heavy equipment, vehicles, and other potential hazards that could impact workers and anybody else on the site. When you include power lines in the mix, it adds another layer of safety considerations for your plan. Although you’ll need to adapt to the unique needs of every project, we have gathered some of the basics to guide you in developing a construction safety plan for power line maintenance and rebuilds.

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Wind Energy and Crane Matting: How They Work Together

On September 29, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

The use of wind energy is on the rise both in the US and internationally, meaning there will be greater demand for supporting industries like access construction. Wind energy has the great benefit of relatively low maintenance, but you should not underestimate the initial work needed to install a wind farm. To transport wind turbines across the country, transfer them to their final destination, install the equipment, get the turbines online, and maintain them, you need the right teams with the right equipment and at the right time. One key piece of the puzzle to keep in mind for your next wind energy project? Crane matting. Want to learn more about how we help provide you the right equipment and at the right time? Check out our innovative YAK Crane mats.

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How to Follow Industry Standards for Your Equipotential Zone

On August 16, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

Power line workers face a range of potential safety hazards, including tripping, falling, and experiencing electric shocks. Taking steps to mitigate these hazards is not only required by regulators, but also the right thing to do. Unfortunately, some of the methods often employed at power line sites don’t always provide sufficient protection.

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Selecting a Site Preparation Partner During the Solar Project Design Process

On August 2, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

A lot goes into solar project design, from determining how to maximize production to ensuring everything is ready for the energization date. One of the keys to project success is selecting the right site preparation partner.

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How Timber Mats Protect Your Budget

On July 19, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

If you’re an experienced project manager, you know that a little upfront planning (and spending) can help keep your budget under control. You can’t be prepared for every eventuality, but the choices you make early in the planning process can impact both the costs and the timeline.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Utility Scale Solar Power

On June 28, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

Although there are some potential challenges associated with utility scale solar projects, many of them are surmountable.

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Color with MAT THE YAK

On June 28, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

We take our work in access construction seriously, but that doesn’t mean we can’t introduce some fun now and then!

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How Timber Mats Protect Your Equipment

On June 14, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

When we talk about timber mats, we often focus on benefits such as providing safe access, protecting the environment, and operating more efficiently. However, there’s one important benefit that you shouldn’t ignore: protecting your valuable equipment. From decreasing wear and tear on daily drivers to ensuring your most expensive equipment stays on suitable terrain, timber mats are an essential component of safe and smooth site access.

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Solar Energy Project Development: Aligning Teams With Suppliers

On May 17, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

Successful solar energy project development depends on many factors, including accurate budgeting, realistic timelines, supply chain management, and the performance of vendors and suppliers. Getting everybody in alignment early in the planning process will ensure that the project is delivered on time, on budget, and with no safety incidents.

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Buying or Renting: How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Crane Mats

On May 3, 2023 | By The YAK ACCESS TEAM

Crane mats—often paired with outrigger mats—are used on construction sites to provide a stable platform for heavy equipment and cranes. When working with cranes, it’s crucial to ensure a level work surface because the load shifts as it is moved.

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