Safety - Carolina Cat Construction

100 Years Strong and Growing

Carolina Cat Celebrates Gastonia Grand Opening Carolina Cat officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Gastonia branch on June 17, welcoming customers, community partners, Caterpillar representatives, and employees to a state-of-the-art facility designed to better serve western North Carolina. The opening marks an important milestone for Carolina Cat as the company continues its 100th anniversary […]

Job-Ready Equipment with Safety at the Core

National Construction Safety Week is a great reminder that safety isn’t just a priority at Carolina Cat Rentals—it’s part of our culture. Every day, our team is focused on helping customers get the job done safely, efficiently, and with confidence. From our rental coordinators to our technicians and drivers, everyone plays a role in creating […]

Sloped Excavation Tips to Safely Maximize Productivity

Do you need to excavate a challenging slope or uneven terrain? With today’s modern technology and a few fundamental best practices, you can make digging productive and safe—even on sloped terrain. Performing excavation work on a sloped or uneven surface can easily shift an excavator’s center of balance, so it’s a great idea to prioritize […]

Preparing Your Job Site for Severe Weather

When you’re handling construction projects, you often have to work in unpredictable conditions. To help protect your crew and prevent equipment damage, you should establish a construction site emergency plan to ensure everyone knows how to respond to danger. Preparing your construction site for severe weather can help you respond more effectively and maximize safety, […]

A Guide to Construction Site Safety

Though construction equipment is functional, innovative and necessary on the job site, it can pose serious safety risks to workers. The sheer size and weight of these heavy machines present dangers to employees and can result in significant harm when managed improperly. If you operate heavy equipment on a construction site, you know the importance […]

Summer Heat Awareness Safety Tips

Summer has arrived in North Carolina. While it has been a mild start, it is important to not lose vigilance of jobsite safety as the heat and humidity continues to rise. In July of 2020, Charlotte Douglas International Airport reported a 19-day streak of 90 degree or higher days, tying similar streaks in 1977 and […]

Jobsite Safety and Equipment Disinfection During COVID-19 Outbreak

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all industries and professions and the way they conduct their work. The construction industry is not exempt from these impacts and, as a result, is having to adapt to the new normal. To protect their employees, companies are now implementing new precautionary measures to ensure a healthy and safe environment […]