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Formal Training vs. on-the-Job Experience

April 19, 2021 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Formal Training vs. on-the-Job Experience

View the complete article here. By Rick Longstaff – VISTA Training When it comes to heavy equipment, is it best for an operator to learn in a structured training environment – such as a classroom […]

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Hazards of Unintended Movement of Dump Truck Body Beds

March 9, 2020 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Hazards of Unintended Movement of Dump Truck Body Beds

View the complete article here. Preface Performing maintenance work underneath the dump body of a dump truck presents extraordinary hazards to maintenance or servicing personnel. During an OSHA inspection at a heavy construction equipment maintenance […]

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