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
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
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
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
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
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
Mobile crane inspections are a crucial part of construction site safety. Here’s a brief mobile crane inspection guide of what to look for.
Like all heavy equipment, cranes can pose a safety threat when not used properly. Crane operators must take the proper precautions necessary to ensure equipment and worker safety. Below are ten ways you can practice crane safety at every stage of operation. Table of Contents 10 Quick Tips for Safe Crane Lifts Here are our top ten tips to ensure
Construction projects usually take multiple kinds of heavy equipment to finish the job. Some machines are more versatile than others. Sometimes, there’s no substitute for heavy equipment that is specifically designed to tackle a certain task. In this brief guide, we’ll break down a few different kinds of heavy equipment used in the construction industry. 4 Types of Heavy Equipment
Bulldozers are one of the most famous members of the heavy equipment family. Known for their iconic power and land-moving abilities, you can learn to operate a bulldozer in a heavy equipment operation program. So what does bulldozer training look like? Here’s a taste of what you can expect from a heavy equipment training program. Where can you learn the
Safety cannot be emphasized enough when it comes to heavy equipment operation. A large part of heavy equipment operator safety is conducting a thorough inspection of the machine before you use it. While going through the pre-operation walk-around, be sure to keep the tasks on this heavy equipment safety checklist in mind. The best way to master the tasks on
Take a quick look at goals, interests, and skills to see if Heavy Equipment or Crane Operation is right for you. This easy quiz will guide you through the process.
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