Why have there been so many construction accidents in the past few years? A recent article on Equipment World's site by Wayne Grayson takes a look at the problem. OSHA official: Further increase in construction deaths likely; triggered by uptick in…
A factory owner once said that when he investigated workplace accidents, most of the time he was told, "I didn't think it would do that." His response usually was, "that's right, you didn't think!" It's easy to get accustomed to…
Have you ever visited an antique tractor show? Some of them have exhibit barns full of big equipment from the past, and the future of safety come a long way. You'd think there'd still be blood and entrails on some…
This has been a weird winter so far. Many parts of the country are dealing with more snow than they are prepared for, and the fact is that everyone relies on heavy equipment operators to get things moving again. Hazardous…
Riggers are some of the most important people on the heavy equipment or construction site. Their job is to ensure safety and to maneuver equipment using ropes, chains, and hoists from one location or position to another. A rigger may…
The job of a signalperson is an old and ancient custom. Before electronic communications, signal people or a signalperson, used flags and lights for communication. Some still do depend on the circumstances. In fact, the military still uses lights and…
Our focus and concentration are on training future truck drivers and heavy equipment operators in five key areas of professional vocational training. Associated Training Services (ATS) has been instrumental in training heavy equipment operators and truck drivers all across America…
A Dump truck is a big machine, they carry heavy loads, and they can be dangerous if operated unsafely. Safe dump truck drivers are a huge asset to any construction site. They increase revenues and decrease accidents, which means they…
It doesn't matter what type of heavy equipment you operate, every new job is bound to introduce to machinery that you haven't operated before. I am not talking about different types of heavy equipment. I am comparing like with like…
Heavy equipment safety is no longer a matter to be dealt with trivially. It is now mandatory for all heavy equipment operators to have OSHA-approved training prior to commencing work as an operator. We certainly don't make light of this…