At Associated Training Services, we offer all the necessary certifications and training programs to ensure your employees understand the importance of job site safety.
The majority of heavy equipment in operation today relies on the power of hydraulics. Have you ever wondered what it actually is? I could give you the Wikipedia definition: Hydraulics is a topic of science and engineering dealing with the…
Seasonal conditions can wreak havoc with the best laid plans. It could be raining hard - but that's okay, you have windshield wipers. It could be a quagmire or two inches of snow - but that is why you have…
I read a report a little while ago that claimed there were three major causes of workplace accidents involving heavy equipment. The first was lack of adequate training, the second was lack of experience and the third was, lack of…
One of the most important considerations when using new heavy equipment is visibility. It's not just a safety concern, it is also an important aspect of the efficient operation of the heavy equipment. Let's face it, the operator can't avoid…
Mobile cranes are responsible for a large number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities in the workplace each year. One of the most common accidents is the situation where a crane comes into contact with overhead power lines. Other accidents include…
When you were growing up, did you like playing in the dirt with toy trucks, perhaps a bulldozer or toy front end loader? I did and it was a lot fun. When I was finished I could just tip my…
There are many services that lay their equipment underground. Telephone, electricity, fiber optic cables, gas, and water are just a few of those services. There are call centers that you are advised to use prior to using any heavy equipment…
One of the most important aspects of operating heavy equipment is safety. Your own safety as well as the safety of others. Heavy equipment operators need to have situational awareness at all times. Your safety, the safety of your fellow…
Every year, more than 100 people are killed, due to not being able to handle correct heavy equipment operations. This includes operating excavators, mobile cranes, backhoes, graders, loaders, tractors and bulldozers. The main cause of death: Workers who are on…
Today the focus is going to be on heavy equipment safety. Dangers that come with heavy equipment operations are serious. You can prevent getting dust blown in your face by wearing goggles or a mask, but there are much more…