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Driver/operator coaching/training
Cat shows how to operate large loaders like a pro with in-depth tour of 988K
Caterpillar has posted a helpful training video for large loader operators to its Cat Mining YouTube page. The 25-minute video spends much of its time going through pre-operation basics such as maintenance checks, control location/functionality and start-up/shutdown procedures, but the last 10 or so minutes are chock full of information that even seasoned operators should […]
August 11, 2016
Driver/operator coaching/training
Crane study seeks to determine benefit of simulators in operator training
Crane Industry Services (CIS), has begun a study to determine how effective the integration of crane simulators is in its training program. The Atlanta-based company currently trains crane operators using a combination of online, classroom, hands-on and on-the-job training sessions. The study, performed through a partnership with Montreal-based CM Labs Simulations Inc. and West Georgia Technical College, introduces […]
July 11, 2016
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Driver/operator coaching/training
Operator training school helping to rebuild construction workforce amid labor shortage
At the controls of a Caterpillar D6 dozer on an overcast day in Southern Wisconsin, David Gomroth, 33, of LaCrosse, Wis., hones his skills in his quest to become a credentialed heavy equipment operator. The 6-week, two-part heavy equipment training program he’s enrolled in at Associated Training Services in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, promises to teach […]
July 5, 2016
Business
Go Build Tennessee seeks to replenish state’s aging construction workforce
Nearly one year after signing the Go Build Tennessee Act into law, Gov. Bill Haslam last week launched the statewide construction workforce recruiting program the bill will fund. With a stated goal of “inspiring young people to consider a career in the skilled trades,” Go Build Tennessee will receive more than $2 million in funding from excess […]
May 25, 2016
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Get certified: ConExpo-Con/Agg education sessions to offer AEMP, NCCCO programs
Looking to get the most out of the show? Taking advantage of the education sessions is a good start, but you should consider getting some needed certifications under your belt. If you’ve brought some of your key people with you, the certification programs, sponsored by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals and the National Commission […]
February 24, 2014
Driver/operator coaching/training
NCCCO Lift Safety Zone offers crane demonstrations and certification at ICUEE; will be repeated at ConExpo
ICUEE is known as a hands-on demo show and that’s exactly what the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators provided in Louisville last week. The NCCCO brought its Lift Safety Zone to ICUEE last week with a number of live demonstrations of the practical testing operators are required to perform to get certified. […]
October 8, 2013
Driver/operator coaching/training
Terex AWP to launch online telehandler training this year
Terex Aerial Work Platforms plans to launch an online operator training program for telehandlers by the end of this year, according to a report from KHL’s Access, Lift & Handlers. Terex AWP is still in the process of developing the program which it plans to officially launch at The Rental Show next February in Orlando. […]
August 7, 2013
Driver/operator coaching/training
NCCCO posts Top 10 FAQs on OSHA’s proposal to delay new crane rules
In light of the news that OSHA has announced its intent to postpone the deadline for certification for its new crane rules by three years to 2017, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators has posted a list of frequently asked questions about the decision to its website. According to the FAQ, the […]
May 30, 2013
Driver/operator coaching/training
You may already be in violation of OSHA’s new service truck crane rules and not know it
Editors note: Last week OSHA proposed to delay service truck crane operator certification from November 1014 to November 2017. We have edited the following article to reflect that change. A complex new regulation is shaking up the world of small, truck-mounted cranes used to service construction machines and deliver building materials. Until recently, cranes with […]
May 21, 2013
Driver/operator coaching/training
Upcoming webinar to discuss controversial new OSHA crane rules
Confused about the new OSHA regulation for crane use? You’re not alone. But by early 2014 anybody who operates or works near any kind of crane, including truck-mounted versions, will have to comply with this complex set of regulations. The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association is offering a instructional webinar on the topic. […]
April 11, 2013
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
Driver/operator coaching/training
AEMP hosts lunchtime Metrics in Equipment Management webinar
The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) will host its March Learn Over Lunch webinar, entitled “Metrics in Equipment Management,” on March 7 at 11 a.m. Central Time, and again on March 28 at 12 p.m. Central Time. The webinar will focus on using financial measures common to the equipment industry and how to improve […]
March 1, 2013
Driver/operator coaching/training
Genie launches online aerial work platform learning
Terex Aerial Work Platforms’ new Lift Pro online-based training is designed to accommodate the different learning curves of individuals, says Jeff Waldo, director of marketing. “It’s interactive, and can be stopped and resumed at any time,” Waldo says, indicating the total online training segment takes three hours. After the online training is complete, trainees take […]
February 13, 2013
Driver/operator coaching/training
Efficiency Production offers OSHA-compliant Trench Safety Training
Efficiency Production is offering trench safety training for industry professionals who want to comply with OSHA 1926 Subpart P while reducing worker’s compensation claims. Trench safety experts that have been certified by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) will lead the classes in all 50 states. Training classes adhere to the Qualified Person training requirements […]
January 25, 2013
Driver/operator coaching/training
The 21 best practices for winter equipment operation
This article originally appeared at Vista-Training.com. It has been republished with permission. In colder climates, winter presents a special set of challenges to heavy equipment operators. To help you operate safely and prevent damage to your machines, we’ve assembled a helpful list of 21 best practices you should remember when starting and using them in cold weather: […]
December 23, 2012
Business
Liebherr tackles qualified labor shortage through training
As I toured Liebherr’s plant in Guaratingueta, Sao Paulo, Brazil, it was interesting to see how the company answered the challenge of a qualified labor shortage.
November 15, 2012
Workforce
Simformotion releases Caterpillar M-Series motor grader simulator
Simformotion has released the Cat Simulators M-Series Motor Grader System, a simulation trainer set in a road construction environment that enables operators to learn the same machine applications they will find on the jobsite. The simulations enable new operators to learn without using fuel or pulling a machine from a jobsite, as well as allowing the […]
November 6, 2012
Driver/operator coaching/training
Terex Utilities launches new website
Terex Utilities has launched its new website — www.terexutilities.com, which is designed to provide site visitors with fast, efficient and easily accessible information. This new website offers simple navigation options, detailed product specifications and direct access to Terex Utilities-related content. The website offers technical data and specifications on Terex utilities equipment, Terex Equipment Services locations, […]
April 26, 2012
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