Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
For more than a century, the AEM has provided a manufacturer forum for industry-wide action that transcends individual member company size, product line or individual business concerns. Companies participating in AEM work together for the betterment of the industry and public needs, at the state, national, provincial and international levels.
Safety Manuals
Crawler Excavators

Whether they are digging dirt or lifting loads, hydraulic excavator operators are more efficient and productive when they put safety first. The Hydraulic Excavator Safety Manual helps operators make safety a priority by discussing safety program issues, preparing for safe operation, working and performing machine maintenance safely.

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Mini Excavators

Guidelines covering the safe operation and maintenance of compact excavators are clearly laid out in this concise, well-illustrated and handy manual.

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Compact Track Loaders

Whether the task is excavating, grading or general site prep, the compact track loader’s versatility means that its operators must be well-versed in a variety of mechanical procedures. This compact track (and skid steer) loader Safety Manual takes you through a typical day of operation, including easy-to-follow graphics relating to capacity, regular maintenance, usage and other critical procedures. 

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Wheel Loaders

Safe equipment operation can be a heavy load to balance. Affordable and indispensable, the Wheel Loader/Tractor Safety Manual provides extensive information regarding safe wheel loader/tractor operation and maintenance.

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Articulated Dump Trucks

Minimize unsafe equipment operation with this easy-to-follow, illustrated manual. Describes basic safety situations that may be encountered during the normal operation and maintenance of off-highway dump trucks and suggests possible ways of dealing with these conditions. The manual covers rigid frame trucks up to 400 tons and articulated trucks from 14 to 50 ton capacity.

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Log Loaders

This manual covers safe practices for operating knuckle-boom log loaders equipped with a grapple.

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Material Handlers

Whether it’s discussing magnet operation at a scrap yard or log and timber handling in a forest, the Scrap and Material Handler Safety Manual covers a broad range of equipment operation and recommended procedures for keeping the operator and others safe.

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