Day: August 27, 2017

Tips for Choosing the Right Dumpster Moving Solution

With So Many Options, You Have to be Sure You Make the Right Choice. We Can Help.
With So Many Options, You Have to be Sure You Make the Right Choice. We Can Help.

Do your employees have to work in pairs to move the dumpster? According to insurance statistics, the trash room is the most high-risk area on your property.

Investing in a dumpster mover can quickly pay for itself through reduced labor costs and fewer work-related injuries. Use these tips to choose the most effective dumpster-moving solution for your multi-family community.

1. Choose a Product That Is Built for the Job

It can be tempting to create a DIY solution by using fork lifts, golf carts or other motorized items already in use on your property. Since they’re not designed to the specific requirements of a dumpster mover, they can actually increase the risk of injury.

2. Choose a Company that Understands Your Needs

Some providers try to be all things to all people, and as a result they really offer nothing of value. When you work with a company that focuses on commercial movers and tugs, they have the experience and knowledge to assist you in finding the right solution for your needs.

3. Work with an Established Provider

Purchasing a dumpster mover is a little more involved than buying office supplies. You’re investing in a product that should serve you for many years to come with the proper care. Beware of companies with no track record or ones that are vague about replacement parts and other maintenance requirements.

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Probe Started into Camo Colors Selected for Afghanistan Military by the Pentagon

Probe Started into Camo Colors Selected for Afghanistan Military by the Pentagon
Probe Started into Camo Colors Selected for Afghanistan Military by the Pentagon

Military spending by the Department of Defense is sometimes a source of controversy. The subject recently took an unusual turn when a criminal probe was launched regarding the purchase of uniforms for Afghan troops.

“This Is About Reason and Common Sense”

John Sopko, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, opened the investigation this past July. Sopko made the announcement when he recently appeared before a House Armed Services subcommittee.

According to Sopko, there are two significant problems with the purchase:

• Although Afghanistan is largely covered by desert, the uniforms feature a woodland pattern.

• The expensive and proprietary pattern was purchased from a private contractor when the Defense Department had their own patterns available for use.

In the IG’s 17-page report, it was implied that the pattern was selected based on a whim expressed by the Afghan defense minister rather than a formal assessment to determine an appropriate choice.

The Government Reacts

While the Pentagon and the IG are often at odds, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis criticized the “ineffective and wasteful manner” of spending taxpayer dollars. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), chair of the oversight and investigations panel, stated, “We cannot afford to make avoidable mistakes.”

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Moving heavy equipment such as aircraft, boats and trailers is labor-intensive and carries a significant risk of injury. DJ Products offers a full line of electric tugs and movers to accommodate any DoD contractors’ equipment needs.

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