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For those looking for a job outside the norms of a 9 to 5, switching careers, or veterans transitioning to civilian life, HEC has provided training that specializes in preparing…
Backhoe Parts & Functions
Parts of a Backhoe and Their Functions
When construction crews need to accomplish landscaping tasks such as clearing trees, creating small ponds, or moving topsoil, they use a backhoe loader. These versatile machines are great assets to…
How to Operate a Forklift: A Complete Guide
Before operating a forklift, a significant amount of training, practice, and inspecting should be performed. Forklifts are most commonly used in warehouses but are certainly not limited to warehouse use.…
How Do Tower Cranes Work?
Tower cranes are among the most recognizable machines on construction projects. Rising hundreds of feet above the ground, these cranes lift heavy materials with precision while maintaining balance and stability. How…
Where can I attend Heavy Equipment Training Courses?
Train at Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC)! HEC has heavy equipment training at 6 locations across the United States. Heavy equipment training in California—HEC San Bernardino Heavy Equipment Colleges…
How Can Safety Training Prevent Construction Deaths
Safety Training in Construction
Construction workers face a number of risks every day, so it’s essential for workers to receive proper safety training. Discover the most common safety risks in the industry, some key…
How to Avoid an OSHA Penalty
Since Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and created OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), working conditions have become safer and more healthy for American workers.…
Technology for Construction Safety
Table of Contents It’s no surprise that technology has impacted almost every industry, including construction. However, according to BLS, construction is one of the deadliest occupations, with more than 900…
Construction Site Injuries Prevention: Fatal Four and Prevention
Construction Site Injuries: Fatal Four and Prevention
Learn about the Fatal Four construction injuries, prevention tips, and explore safety measures for a successful construction career.
Five Hazard Controls in the Workplace
There are five kinds of hazard control within the hierarchy of controls in the construction workplace. Different controls are applied to different situations, and there are times in which using…