A&B Tool Talk

Compaction is a significant part of the building process and almost all types of construction projects utilize mechanical compaction techniques.

So how do you know which piece of compaction equipment you will need?

There are a variety of types of soil, types of compaction, and compaction equipment. A & B Tool Rentals rents a variety of compaction equipment based on the needs of your job site. Before you jump into compacting on your job, we need to determine a few things first. Let’s start with the basics:

There are many opportunities to rent the equipment you need rather than purchase. Often times, it can be more convenient and cost-effective – what every project manager needs. Rather than bore you with a long article on the pros and cons of purchasing or renting, we’ll keep this short and sweet and in point format so you can get back to doing what you do best.

Equipment safety is a huge deal, especially if WCB pays a visit to your job site. Don’t get caught with warnings and fines, have your staff trained to operate all equipment on site. There are many programs that offer certified training to keep everyone on the job site safe.

At A&B Tool Rentals, we offer an Aerial Training program for all types of aerial work platforms. With smaller class sizes, it allows for more hands-on practice to ensure you and our trainer are comfortable operating the equipment safely. Classes with more than 6 (to a max of 12) students will have 2 instructors to ensure you still get plenty of hands-on time.

Fall Protection Equipment is the only thing between you and the ground if you take a tumble. As required by Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), keep your PPE in good condition by regularly checking: