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Shock-Proof: How To Avoid Electrocution Accidents During Utility Installs
A crew member reached out to steady a wobbly anchor during the setting process, unaware that the extended boom had touched a 7,200-volt overhead power line.
March 11, 2021
Construction Equipment
Gradall to showcase 1945 excavator, VR simulator at ConExpo 2020
Gradall will merge the old and the new at its ConExpo 2020 booth in North Hall—bringing one of its first truck-mounted excavators from 1945 and a virtual reality simulator for training operators. (You can see more of what OEMs have in store for ConExpo 2020 in our show preview page by clicking here.) The No. […]
December 10, 2019
Construction Equipment
New ANSI standard: What goes up in an aerial lift must come down … safely
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a three-part series on how the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms will affect contractors. Part 1, which you can view here, looked at the new training standards. Part 3, which you can view here, examines whether contractors are ready to comply. Starting June 1, contractors who use telescopic-boom, […]
October 31, 2019
Construction Equipment
Contractors, are you ready for the new ANSI standards for aerial lifts?
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a three-part series on how the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms will affect contractors. You can view Part 2 by clicking here. Part 3, which you can view here, examines whether contractors are ready to comply. Starting June 1, contractors who use telescopic-boom, articulated-boom or scissor-lift […]
October 29, 2019
Roadbuilding
Volvo gears up for a new round of Road Institute courses on paving, compaction
Volvo Construction Equipment’s next Road Institute will kick off in November. The institute provides operator and maintenance training on Volvo pavers and soil and asphalt compactors and their hydraulic and electrical systems, as well as teaches paving best practices and details the latest in requirements for state departments of transportation. Those who complete the paver […]
August 7, 2019
Roadbuilding
Mo. DOT offering apprenticeship for maintenance work
The Missouri Department of Transportation is now offering an apprenticeship program for maintenance workers. Participants will receive paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction. The program is available for new hires and current employees. “The good news for all employees, both current and new hires, is that they will earn a Completion of Registered Apprenticeship certificate […]
August 5, 2019
Safety
OSHA’s Stand-Down urges contractors to break for fall-prevention talks
The Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in construction is a voluntary event designed for employers to talk with workers about fall hazards and fall prevention.
May 7, 2019
Roadbuilding
Ariz. DOT workshop focuses on bringing more women, minorities into construction
The Arizona Department of Transportation's construction academy seeks to bring more women and minorities into the construction industry. Learn more here.
December 5, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
New center trains contractors on HammerHead Trenchless products
Hammerhead University teaches advanced trenchless methods and technology, recently provided three days of hands-on, guided instruction. More information here.
November 28, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
Ditch Witch claims first virtual-reality training kit for HDD operators
Ditch Witch officially introduces the first virtual-reality simulator for training operators. Learn more about the virtual reality training simulator here.
October 30, 2018
Recruiting & retention
S.D. tech school hosts high schoolers at Construction Awareness Day Camp
Western Dakota Tech held its annual Construction Awareness Day Camp for over 100 high school students. Get more details on the event here on Equipment World.
October 24, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
New CM Labs dozer simulator lets trainee operators “feel” the dirt
The new Dozer Simulator Training Pack addresses common beginner challenges along with advanced training exercises. Details here on Equipment World.
September 26, 2018
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