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True Cost of a “Free” Apprenticeship – By David Steenstra, Ph.D.

June 15, 2020

As a professor and former Dean of Business at Ferris State University, I’m often questioned about the cost of a post-secondary education and how that compares with the earn-as-you-learn union apprenticeship opportunities. Many would argue that apprenticeships are free education, but sometimes “free” isn’t really free. Let me explain how a union apprenticeship works. The primary function of a labor

COVID-19 and the Heavy Equipment Industry

June 9, 2020

As we are aware, COVID-19 has affected businesses – small and large as well as affecting whole industries. Specifically, it has caused manufacturers to temporarily shut down, large conventions to get canceled and disruptions in the supply chain in the heavy equipment industry. Let’s take a closer look at what is happening during this crisis. Heavy Equipment and Covid 19

How to Operate a Bulldozer

May 29, 2020

Are you interested in learning how to become a bulldozer operator? Heavy Equipment Colleges of America offers a wide range of heavy equipment training programs that can prepare you to operate heavy equipment in as few as three weeks. Get heavy equipment training at any of HEC’s locations: Fayetteville, NC; Conyers, GA; Clarksville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; San Bernardino, CA;

Top FIVE Heavy Equipment Construction Site Safety Tips

May 27, 2020

Table of Contents Learn the Safety Ropes at HEC At Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC), you can learn the essentials of heavy equipment operation, including lattice boom and mobile crane operation. We pride ourselves on providing practical heavy equipment education (especially safety) tailored to your needs as a student. With more than a decade of experience training heavy equipment

Forklift Safety Tips: A Comprehensive Guide

May 19, 2020

Modified Date: January 27, 2025 Driving a forklift takes special training and certification to build the skills and knowledge to keep things running smoothly. As with every task on a construction site, there’s an inherent risk involved. However, you can be proactive in your work and minimize the dangers with basic safety practices. If you’re certified to operate a forklift

How to Avoid an OSHA Penalty

April 21, 2020

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. The caveat is when companies ignore the standards, intentionally or unintentionally. When that happens, OSHA fines them. Knowing how to prevent them can help ensure that businesses can remain in

Spotlight: Tanner Story’s Tale of Digging in the Dirt

April 16, 2020

Tanner Story went to junior college right out of high school and then on to a four-year college. During a break from school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to Afghanistan. When he returned, he didn’t go back to college. Instead, he used his GI Bill benefits elsewhere: at Heavy Equipment College. “I went to a

How Virtual Reality Can Help in Construction Safety Training

April 14, 2020

OSHA: COVID-19 Guidance for the Workplace

April 10, 2020

COVID-19 spares no one, no country and no workplace. If your place of business is open during the pandemic, OSHA COVID-19 workspace guidance could help you in preparing your workplace. Learn about COVID-19, how to limit your risk of exposure to the virus and how to protect workers. What is COVID-19? Coronavirus Disease 2019 is a respiratory virus that began

Technology for Construction Safety

March 30, 2020

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 deaths over the past few years. Although, with more companies adopting this technology and improving safety performance metrics, there could be a potential decline in the number of deaths by

Find Your Fit – HEC

March 11, 2020

With seven locations across the country, Heavy Equipment Colleges of America is a private education and training school that specializes in training entry-level heavy equipment and crane operators. HEC was founded in 2006 and is proud to offer a wide range of training programs focused around equipment such as wheel loader, backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, mobile crane and lattice boom crawler

Inspection Guide For Mobile Cranes

January 23, 2020

Mobile crane inspections are a crucial part of construction site safety. Here’s a brief mobile crane inspection guide of what to look for.

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