The Evolution of High-Visibility Safety Apparel
Do construction workers wearing brightly colored, fluorescent vests catch your eye when driving by a highway construction site? They should. Thanks to Bob Switzer, who invented fluorescent dyes in the 1930s, construction workers, emergency personnel and even joggers are more easily seen during the day. Initially called “Day-Glo” because it
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In This Issue Coal Dozer Training. Mining is Essential Infographic. Ledcor’s Safety Culture. Train-the-Trainer Livestream. Coal Dozer Operating in a coal environment is dangerous work. Practicing in the safety of a virtual environment first can help avoid common errors and other mishaps on the real worksite. Learners can get a
Safety Investment Pays Back
Help avoid workplace accidents with education and training. Investments in safety training pay for themselves. Make safety training a part of your workplace programs. Download our free infographic.
Lowpoint Washburn High School Seniors Visit Simformotion
One of the best field trips ever! That’s how a Lowpoint Washburn high school senior described his recent class field trip to Simformotion’s headquarters in East Peoria, Illinois, where he and six of his classmates spent the day learning ̶ not by reading books, using their tablets or listening to
LEDCOR U.S. HEAVY CIVIL AND MINING: A CULTURE OF SAFETY AND TRAINING
“Think Safety. Work Safely” is more than the safety slogan at Ledcor U.S. Heavy Civil and Mining, based in Reno, Nevada. It’s part of the company’s culture and its number one priority. At Ledcor, people are the most important asset which explains why safety tops the company’s list of values
National Miners Day
Despite federal efforts to ensure safe working conditions for miners, they have one of the most difficult and dangerous jobs you can imagine. To recognize their efforts, Congress has declared December 6 National Miners Day. Why? Our entire economy depends on them. On this holiday, we should all take a
Extend the Life of an Undercarriage
The undercarriage is the most expensive part on a piece of heavy equipment. Operators can extend the life of an undercarriage by following some best practices. Download Cat Simulators free infographic for your shop or classroom as a reminder of what training can do to reduce unplanned maintenance costs.
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In This Issue Safety Video Series. Accident Awareness. Hoopaugh Grading Company. The Cat® Difference. Safety Minded Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Often safety comes down to awareness and training. Heavy equipment operation is no exception. Watch a video series on ways to prevent heavy equipment accidents. Download the free infographic. If you
Simformotion Sponsors Team at the 2021 Dream Big. Do Bigger. Memorial Golf Tournament
On a perfect, sun-filled day in Winter Springs, Fla., more than 20 golf teams hit the links at the Tuscawilla Country Club to benefit the nonprofit, “Dream Big. Do Bigger.” Among the many golfers was Kelly Burdette, Healthcare Account Manager at CSE Software™ Inc. who recruited a team sponsored by
7th annual National Apprenticeship Week: November 15 – 21, 2021
Simformotion joins in the celebration of apprentices nationwide this week during the 7th annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). During NAW, industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events showcasing the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved