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jvyvyan
Apr 20, 20203 min read
Formal training vs. on-the-job experience
When it comes to heavy equipment, is it best for an operator to learn in a structured training environment - such as a classroom or compu...
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jvyvyan
May 20, 20192 min read
Training: How do you assess what your trainees know?
Teaching or training is an art form. One of the biggest challenges facing teachers and instructors is discovering how well information be...
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jvyvyan
May 20, 20194 min read
7 ways mobile technology can be used for in-field safety training
Rapidly advancing mobile technology is opening up big opportunities for in-the-field safety training. Here are 7 ways in which smartphone...
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jvyvyan
May 20, 20192 min read
Why equipment pre-use walk-around inspections are a must
Are your operators in the habit of performing a pre-use walk-around before they start up their machines to tackle the day's tasks? If not...
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jvyvyan
Apr 2, 20193 min read
The perils of unstructured on-the-job training
Is your operation leaving on-the-job training (OJT) to chance, relying on experienced operators to share the benefits of their knowledge...
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jvyvyan
Apr 2, 20191 min read
Improve the performance of your equipment operators with "Tips from the Pros"
Are you looking for training to help your existing operators improve their performance? Then consider investing in the "Tips From the...
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jvyvyan
Apr 1, 20192 min read
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jvyvyan
Feb 13, 20199 min read
“ASSET MANAGEMENT” vs “DATA MANAGEMENT”
Most of the existing, off-the-shelf Asset Management software programs today are not for Asset Management. Even though most of the vendor...
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jvyvyan
Jan 18, 20195 min read
Tips for Transporting Heavy Equipment
Moving heavy equipment comes with a unique set of challenges. View these tips to help make sure your equipment is transported safely and ...
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jvyvyan
Jan 16, 20191 min read
Learn how El Paso Water uses our backhoe loader and Dozer simulators for training
El Paso Water's use of a backhoe and dozer equipment operator training simulators.
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jvyvyan
Nov 26, 20183 min read
NEW: Jurnee™ by VISTA Equipment Operator Training Instructor Kits
VISTA Training, Inc, has released a series of new equipment operator instructor kits addressing construction equipment operator training,...
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jvyvyan
Jan 29, 20185 min read
JB Holland Construction, Inc. - Case Study
JB Holland selected VISTA to host an e-learning system populated with over 100 VISTA heavy equipment operator training programs available...
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jvyvyan
Jan 3, 20172 min read
Toolbox Tuesday: Protect your hands and fingers
Hand and finger injuries are big risks for workers in mining and construction. Here are some tips for preventing them.
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jvyvyan
Dec 18, 20161 min read
Vintage safety poster: Pay attention to other workers
This week's vintage safety poster reminds workers to pay attention to what you're doing on the job site - or you could inadvertently inju...
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jvyvyan
Dec 16, 20162 min read
HazardSpotting: Questionable scissor lift safety
Construction workers are so common on work sites today that workers sometimes take them for granted. Our latest #HazardSpotting profile i...
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jvyvyan
Dec 16, 20161 min read
Happy holidays from VISTA Training
Happy Holidays 2014 from VISTA Training!
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jvyvyan
Dec 13, 20162 min read
Toolbox Tuesday: Ignore PPE at your peril
NFL football players, hockey goalies and race car drivers wouldn't dream of working without proper personal protective equipment (PPE). S...
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jvyvyan
Dec 11, 20161 min read
Vintage safety poster: Falling object safety
This week's vintage safety poster reminds workers to "use your head" on the job site - always wear your PPE, including a hard hat.
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jvyvyan
Dec 9, 20162 min read
Innovative field activity helps trainees visualize haul truck blind spots
One of the challenges in training new hires to be haul truck operators is that they may not truly grasp just how large the blind spots of...
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