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Heavy Equipment Winter Care Tips
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,
Five Hazard Controls in the Workplace
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
Top 10 OSHA Violations: 2018
In the construction workplace, violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) rules are offenses that should be taken seriously. Violations of the standards can result in an increased risk of injury on the job. OSHA recently released its list of the 10 most common violations for the 2018 fiscal year. Let’s count them from 1 to 10. Each
Five Construction Safety Tips
Working with heavy equipment in construction settings is a dangerous task. Construction accidents can cause injuries that require medical attention, and there are many risk factors involved. Many construction accidents are the result of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule violations. A full list of OSHA construction safety rules and regulations can be found here. It’s also important
Landfill Operations and Heavy Equipment
America has A LOT of garbage. It’s estimated that the average American produces 4.4 pounds of trash per day. While this might not be the best news for the future of the planet, it is certainly good news for people who work at the landfills where all of that refuse is taken. It’s not very likely that people spend too
Heavy Equipment Operators Crucial to Natural Disaster Recovery
Most of the time, when there is damage, there is debris that needs to be moved. For much of the large-scale debris, heavy equipment machines are needed to help restore cities and towns to what they were prior to the chaos. Salvaging buildings and valuable items buried in the rubble requires timely action from cleanup crews.
The Role of Bulldozers in the Heavy Equipment Industry
The bulldozer is an iconic fixture in the class of machines known as heavy equipment. Learn more about this machinery and training at HEC.
Quick Tips for Erecting Lattice Boom Cranes
DISCLAIMER: The following information is supplemental to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction and in particular CFR 1926.1403 and 1926.1412. Table of Contents Erecting a lattice boom crane is a lengthy and complex process. It can last for days. In order to get it done, you need a team of skilled heavy equipment professionals
Getting to Know Compact Excavators
Compact or mini excavators are relatively new to the heavy equipment industry. The first compact excavators hit the heavy equipment market in Japan during the very late 1960s. It wasn’t until the ’80s that compact excavators made their way to North America. While they are still more popular in Asia and Europe, the demand for mini excavators has been consistently
Heavy Equipment Machinery for Ground Works
Different heavy equipment machinery serves different purposes in the construction zone and each come with their own unique specifications.
Future of Virtual Reality in Heavy Equipment Training
Virtual reality technology is becoming increasingly commonplace and more accessible to the general population. While many people are purchasing VR headsets to play games and experience things they otherwise could not, skilled trade training programs will begin to incorporate similar technologies to take their training to the next level. Heavy equipment training is one type of program that will be
Heavy Equipment Operations Campus Locations
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America is proud to offer heavy equipment operations training programs that provide students with the necessary skills, and knowledge, to become a heavy equipment operator. Each campus is devoted to carefully training students, and readying them for a future as a heavy equipment operator. If you are passionate about construction, don’t delay. Learn more about the courses offered at Heavy
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