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Benefits of an OSHA Scaffolding Certification

February 25, 2021

OSHA reports more than 4,500 workers are injured each year in scaffold-related incidents, sixty of which are fatal. 89% of those injured or killed on scaffolds are craftsmen skilled in many areas but lacking scaffolding training. Employers are required to train all employees who perform work while on a scaffold…

How to Become a NCCCO Certified Crane Operator

September 23, 2020

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A certification for mobile crane operation will allow you to operate a crane on building and construction sites. This job requires a significant amount of in-depth professional training. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about becoming an NCCCO certified mobile crane operator. How do you Become…

Spring into Training; Are You OSHA Compliant?

September 23, 2020

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Spring is the perfect time for companies to clean house and make sure they are compliant with all the safety rules and regulations which they are required to follow under OSHA and ASME guidelines. You do not want to be caught on a job or have an incident without the…

How to Get a Forklift Certification

September 11, 2020

Forklift Operator, Heavy Equipment Training, Industry News, Safety and Training Tips

Why is forklift certification training important? The Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) estimates forklifts cause roughly 85 fatal accidents per year. All told, over 11% of all forklifts in the United States will be involved in some kind of accident each year. However, OSHA estimates that nearly 77% of all…

NCCCO Signal Person Study Materials

September 3, 2020

Heavy Equipment Training, Mobile Crane Operator Training, Safety and Training Tips

How do I become a NCCCO Certified Signal Person? To be a NCCCO Certified Signal Person you must be at least 18 years of age and be able to show proficiency in giving both hand signal and voice commands. You must also demonstrate an understanding of crane dynamics and crane…

What is OSHA, Why is it Important and How Does it Contribute to Job Safety and Health?

April 23, 2020

Industry News

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is a federal agency established under the OSH Act of 1970 and is part of the Department of Labor. OSH Act was passed to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work. Who Does OSHA Cover? Private Sector Workers and some public…

What Does a Crane Operator Do?

January 8, 2020

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Are you interested in becoming a crane operator? Not sure what a crane operator actually does. As a crane operator, your duties may typically include: Performing daily pre-operation inspections Performing minor crane maintenance and repairs Using levers, foot pedals, or wheels to control the equipment Operates a crane to move…

Why Safety Training for Heavy Equipment is Important?

October 30, 2019

Heavy Equipment Training, Safety and Training Tips

The importance of safety at construction sites One out of every five worker deaths occurs in the construction industry. Safety is very important no matter what field you may work in; you should always make safety your top priority. A company with a good safety culture incorporates it into the…

What is a safety training program?

October 10, 2019

Safety and Training Tips

When it comes to safety training, no matter what the industry happens to be, safety training is a must. Employers are in charge of making sure all of their employees have the proper training, which will help prevent accidents within the company. A safety training program takes you through the…

Proper Clothing & Gear for Protecting Your Employees During Heavy Equipment Training

June 12, 2019