Tag: Vista Training

Business

“Netflix model” for online construction safety training makes implementing programs a no-brainer

Efforts to reduce construction accidents and injuries are slowly but surely having an effect, as each year OSHA’s tally of construction-related fatalities drops in number. Perhaps it’s a matter of more construction company owners taking a proactive approach to safety—a simple attitude adjustment considering today’s easier access to a wide variety of safety training materials. […]

April 2, 2014

Driver/operator coaching/training

VISTA Training launches new dozer simulator

Provide comprehensive training for new operators with VISTA Training’s new PC-based dozer simulator from Simlog, which complements the company’s dozer training programs. The simulation software features a medium-size dozer at work on a construction site, and has seven simulation modules to train entry-level operators on core skills and basic machine operation, including controls familiarization, dozer […]

April 5, 2013

Safety

Vista offers articulated haul truck training online

Vista Training has launched an articulated haul truck training module as part of its Silver Series of web-based operator training programs. The program, Articulated Haul Truck – Basic Operation & Safety, is a one-hour, web-based, self-directed course which focuses on machine basics, pre-use inspection, loading methods, hauling and unloading the truck. For more information about […]

August 20, 2012

Safety

One possibility for dozer training

Vista Training has launched a web-deliverable dozer training module, focusing on basic operation and safety.  The 1-hour module is self directed and focuses on three key areas: Components, focusing on major blade and track components, and how they contribute to pushing material. Controls, describing machine controls and functions, plus typical working conditions and basic operating […]

July 19, 2012

Construction Equipment

Vista Training expands internationally

Vista Training expanded its services to include international training when the company acquired HeviCert in September. HeviCert is certified to train and administer National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators crane operator tests, National Center for the Certification of Heavy Equipment Operators heavy equipment operator and truck driver exams, and NCCHEO certified heavy equipment mechanic […]

December 7, 2011