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Top 10 OSHA Crane Violations of 2023: Violations to Avoid

Top 10 OSHA Crane Violations of 2023

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:October 18, 2023
Post category:Construction Safety Crane Operator Training OSHA

Cranes are powerful pieces of equipment that help professionals across industries construct buildings, transport materials, and build roads. They can also be extremely hazardous when OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health…

How to become a heavy Equipment Operator in california - HEC

How You Can Become a Heavy Equipment Operator in California

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:November 10, 2022
Post category:heavy equipment operator Heavy Equipment Training

Heavy equipment operation offers many opportunities. Learn 5 steps to becoming a qualified heavy equipment operator in California.

How Do You Perform an Excavator Inspection?

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:October 11, 2022
Post category:Excavator Operator Training Heavy Equipment Machine

Excavators are a key heavy equipment piece to many projects.Sometimes called diggers, most excavators contain the same components. The most recognizable features of any excavation are the boom, dipper, and…

Comparing Excavators vs Bulldozers

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:August 19, 2022
Post category:Heavy Equipment Machine

Let’s look at the differences between excavators and bulldozers, their uses, and determine which is best for the job at hand.

The 4 Types of Most Common Forklifts

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:April 13, 2022
Post category:Forklift Training Heavy Equipment Machine

For anyone looking to start their career in heavy equipment operation, being able to properly use and operate a forklift is a critical skill. Forklifts are versatile and can be…

The Evolution of Lattice Boom Crane Usage

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:March 30, 2022
Post category:Career Outlook Crane Operator Training

Before the invention of cranes, the act of building required lifting objects manually. As societies developed and advanced, so did the mechanical means to build the civilizations these societies lived…

HEC Locations

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:January 21, 2022
Post category:Heavy Equipment Training

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…

Lattice Boom Crawler Crane – Parts & Functions

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:January 7, 2022
Post category:Crane Operator Training

About Cranes Overview Construction teams use cranes on practically every job site. These heavy-duty machines can lift up to 18 metric tons and reach as high as 230 feet—depending on…

Why You Should Choose a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:January 4, 2022
Post category:Career Outlook

Are you wondering whether a career in heavy equipment operation is the next best step for you? HEC's accelerated training programs teach students how to operate heavy equipment with safety…

Tips to Find Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs

Post author:Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Post published:December 28, 2021
Post category:Career Outlook

Looking for a job in the heavy equipment or construction industry? Many of the men and women who’ve helped build and maintain the public infrastructure we enjoy today were in…