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ONEMcDonough A construction worker in a hard hat and gloves operates machinery inside a metal enclosure at the One McDonough industrial site.

Replacement Safety Devices

When it is time to replace the safety device on your rack & pinion elevator, you may want to explore your purchase options. New OEM, Recertified OEM, and STROS are all viable, code-compliant options offering a wide range in pricing. OEM Replacements Original Equipment Manufacturer

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ONEMcDonough Two construction workers in safety gear inspect equipment at a building site with exposed insulation and scaffolding.

HOIST OPERATORS

Hoist Operators…should I hire one from McDonough or provide my own? We are often asked if any job site laborer can be trained to operate the hoist and assume all the responsibilities related to the hoist operation.  The short answer is yes, but the more

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ONEMcDonough A yellow caution sign reading Hurricane Season stands against a dark, cloudy sky with a bolt of lightning in the background.

2018 HURRICANE PREPARATION FOR ELEVATORS

The 2018 hurricane season is here. A total of 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes are expected this season from June through November according to Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project. A major hurricane is Category 3 (111-129 mph winds) or stronger. While

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ONEMcDonough Four construction workers in safety gear work on a high-rise structure above city buildings, viewed from above.

BENEFITS OF RENTAL HOIST

More plant safety departments, turnaround managers, and general contractors are requesting temporary personnel/material hoists for use during outages and turnarounds on the taller structures in the plants. Common structures that utilize temporary personnel/material hoists include FCC units, crude and vacuum towers, coker units, furnaces, and

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ONEMcDonough A red construction hoist elevator is attached to the exterior of a building under construction, with a McDonough company sign visible on the hoist.

THE VIEW FROM UP HERE

We really admire our crews and others who day after day climb and work far above our heads either installing, dismantling or maintaining rack and pinion elevators. Our elevators are workhorses, employed at an incredible variety of construction, mining, and industrial sites across the country.

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