Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Canada Heavy Equipment Operators in the Workforce Infographic
With more than 31,200 new heavy equipment operator positions expected to be added to the Canadian workforce between 2022 and 2031, proper training will be more important than ever. By utilizing Cat® Simulators systems for training, Canada’s construction pipeline can be filled with productive and safe operators.
Trench Safety Infographic
Safety should always be a top priority, especially when it comes to working in trenches. A cave-in can occur suddenly, making it crucial to stay vigilant at all times. Download our free Cat® Simulators infographic on trench safety and display it in your shop, breakroom, or classroom to remind everyone of the
Backhoe Loader Safety Tips Infographic
Being safe on construction sites, farms, and jobsites is important across the globe. By being aware of potential safety hazards and how to prevent them while operating a backhoe loader, operators can keep themselves, other jobsite personnel and their machines safe. Download and post our free Backhoe Loader Operator Safety
Simformed May/June 2023
In This Issue Simformotion™ Operator Skills Training Program. Free Backhoe Loader Operator Safety Infographic. Toombs County High School Pathways Program. What People Are Saying About SimScholars™ Curriculum. Simformotion™ Operator Skills Training Program Would you like your new hires or seasoned operators to receive specialized heavy equipment operator training? Then schedule
Toombs County High School Students on Course for Heavy Equipment Operations
The future looks bright for Toombs County High School students enrolled in the school’s three-course Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) Pathway program. The high school is one of 12 high schools currently comprising the state of Georgia’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, which offers a pathway for students to
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Motor Grader
To avoid unplanned maintenance and keep your Motor Grader in production longer, operators must be properly trained. Operators should complete a pre-operation walkaround inspection before every shift. Beyond the walkaround inspection and regularly scheduling maintenance checks, follow these operation tips to help maintain your Motor Grader for maximum uptime. Make
Cat Simulators Around the World
Heavy equipment training programs in 92 countries worldwide use Cat® Simulators systems to train operators daily. By training in the safety of a simulator, operators can learn how to operate more than 22 machines including the Advanced Dozer, Advanced Construction Excavator, Mining Truck, Backhoe Loader and more. Learn how Cat
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Backhoe Loader
Avoid unplanned maintenance on your Backhoe Loader by practicing correct operating procedures. Backhoe Loaders will stay in production longer with proper use, including conducting a pre-operation machine inspection before every shift. Regularly scheduled maintenance checks, along with these tips, will achieve maximum uptime from your Backhoe Loader. Know the bucket’s
Mining Contributions to Canada’s Economy Infographic
In 2022, Canada’s 70 metal and 931 non-metal mines contributed $125B to Canada’s total GDP, exported $127B in minerals and employed 403,000 people. To learn more about the Canadian mining industry’s contributions, download this free Cat® Simulators infographic.
Georgia’s New HEO High School Construction Pathway
Students in 12 Georgia high schools and career technical centers now have a pathway into the construction industry through the state of Georgia’s Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program. Using Cat® Simulators systems along with SimScholars™ HEO curriculum, the program is meeting industry needs by properly training students to be safe and
Create a Construction Safety Program
One out of every five worker deaths occurs in construction. Creating a safety program for your construction site can help prevent accidents and protect your workers. Download our free infographic to learn how to create your own safety program so workers can return home safely daily. https://vimeo.com/819513218
Excavator Safety Infographic
Heavy equipment operators must keep safety in mind at all times. No matter what size Excavator they are operating, the safety practices are the same. Download our free Excavator Operator Safety Tips infographic to remind operators how to keep themselves, others and the Excavator safe.
Cat Simulators Add Value to Carmeuse
How did Carmeuse, a family-owned, global materials and services company, save an estimated $1M in maintenance/repair costs; $595,960 in fuel costs and more than 3,000 productivity hours? By training 3,000 operators on its four state-of-the-art, customizable Cat® Simulators systems over the past four years. Cat Simulators continues to add value
Simformed March/April 2023
In This Issue Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader. Pre-operation Walkaround Inspection Infographic. Finning Canada’s Steve Kean Shares How Cat Simulators Benefit Customers. Free Training Sessions: SimScholars™ Curriculum and Cat® Simulators SimU™ Campus. Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader Set in a busy construction environment, the new Cat® Simulators SimLite
Cat® Simulators New SimLite Compact Track Loader System Builds Operator Skills With Portable, Convenient Training Stations
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader System. The portable station allows instructors and learners to utilize operator training inside the classroom or at off-site locations. Set in a busy construction environment,
Why Conduct a Walkaround Inspection Infographic
Heavy equipment operators can help ensure their safety and that of others on the jobsite by conducting pre-operation walkaround inspections. They can also identify any mechanical problems or issues that need to be addressed, saving maintenance and repair costs. Download our free infographic and post it as a reminder of the key components