To get the job done in construction, you need the right equipment. Aside from the heavy equipment itself, it is vital that you wear the right personal protective equipment, or PPE. PPE is the last line of defense between worksite hazards and your body. Construction and other professions that rely on heavy equipment can be dangerous jobs. That’s
Learn what to expect from HEC’s crane operator training program, including fundamentals, hands-on operation, safety practices, and certification preparation in just 3 weeks.
Modified Date: January 22, 2025 Did you ever play with toy dump trucks and bulldozers as a kid and move piles of dirt around in your backyard? How would your inner child feel if you could get paid to do that every day as your job? Lucky for you, it’s not just a dream! The construction industry is always looking
Learn about the Fatal Four construction injuries, prevention tips, and explore safety measures for a successful construction career.
Are you considering becoming a crane operator? Prior to achieving that goal, it’s important to consider the facts about the endeavor you’re looking to take on. Fortunately for you, we’ve laid out some of the most common factors people take into account when deciding if becoming a crane operator is for them. What’s entailed in Training? The best way to
Workplace safety is an essential part of everyone’s job. This is especially true for occupations with a higher risk for bodily harm, like heavy equipment operation. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen in construction sites and other places heavy equipment is used, which is why safety practices and protocols are so crucial; they can save lives in the event of a mishap.
Qualified heavy equipment operators are important skilled workers at construction sites and in other settings where heavy equipment is required. It takes comprehensive training to properly operate these machines. If you are considering becoming a heavy equipment operator, this guide will take you step by step from where you are currently to a new in-demand career in the cab of
Have you ever thought about where your trash goes after you toss it in the dumpster or roll your cans down to the curb? Out of sight, out of mind, right? When your trash is picked up, it’s only the beginning of the waste management process. There’s a lot that goes on at landfills that you may not know about,
Modified Date: February 18, 2025 As a construction worker, you play a crucial role in our infrastructure by ensuring our buildings are built safely and our roads are safe. Working on a construction site comes with risks, and proper safety procedures ensure you get home safely after a long day. Out of the many on-site responsibilities, adequate safety measures can
Did you think heavy equipment operation is only a man’s field of work? It’s not. An increasing number of women are entering the construction industry by filling heavy equipment operator roles. Women comprise approximately 9 percent of the construction industry, according to BLS data, and most of them work in administrative roles. Among operating engineers and other construction equipment operators,
The winter months are rapidly approaching and the cold weather, depending on where you are, is being thrust upon us. As the days get shorter and fluffy white precipitation descends from the sky, it is important to prepare your heavy equipment to last through the winter months. Proper maintenance is important. To help preserve your heavy equipment over the winter,
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 certain controls is not possible. Most of the time, though, it is recommended to operate according to the hierarchy of controls. They are listed from one to five, with one
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.