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 serious safety risks if not operated correctly. Safe crane lifts depend on careful planning, proper equipment selection, trained personnel, and consistent adherence to safety procedures. Even minor oversights can lead to equipment damage, work-site delays, or severe injuries. Crane operators and lift teams must take proactive steps before, during, and after each lift
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
Mobile cranes play a vital role in construction, logistics, and infrastructure development, offering unmatched lifting power and mobility. However, they also come with significant risks when operated without proper training or oversight. Each year, mobile crane accidents result in countless serious injuries, fatalities, and costly property damage, many of which are preventable. Whether you’re a crane operator, site supervisor, or
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.