Simformed July/August 2022
In This Issue NEW! Cat® Simulators Backhoe Loader Training System, Wheel Loader Machine Safety Infographic, Making a Difference in Incarcerated Prisoners’ Lives One Training Program at a Time, In-Person Training NEW! Cat® Simulators Backhoe Loader System Set in a construction setting, the new Cat® Simulators Backhoe Loader system trains students
5,000 Years of Silver Mining Infographic
Throughout time, mining for silver has changed dramatically. More than 5,000 years ago, silver miners used their hands and stones to dig up the precious metal. Today, silver mines use mining equipment to produce millions of ounces annually. To be as productive as possible, mining equipment operators need to be
Cat® Simulators New Backhoe Loader System Trains Construction Operators Safely and Efficiently
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Backhoe Loader System.Set in a construction environment, the system teaches students and operators how to work a Backhoe Loader (BHL) from the machine inspection to driving, braking, trenching,
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Wheel Loader
Avoid unnecessary downtime and extra depreciation by properly maintaining your Wheel Loader. Most important is to teach operators to complete a pre-operation walkaround inspection before every shift. Identifying issues before they become major problems can alleviate unplanned costs and missed production days. Beyond the walkaround inspection and adhering to a regular
Cat Simulators VR Series – Video #3: Training Anytime, Anywhere.
Our 7-part video series, “VR Training Benefits,” highlights the advantages of VR training.This third video focuses on how learners can fully immerse themselves on the Cat® Simulators VR NOW™ system and train at a time and location most convenient for them. The compact and portable SimLite™ Dozer and Excavator models
Making a Difference in Incarcerated Prisoners’ Lives One Training Program at a Time
While driving to work in 2019, Henry Sanders, former Career and Technical Educational Coordinator for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, noticed construction work happening in the area. It was nothing new. It happened all the time. Then he spotted women operating heavy equipment. And that’s when Sanders
Cat Simulators VR Series – Video #2: Reduced Training Costs
In our 7-part video series, “VR Training Benefits,” we highlight the advantages of training with VR.This second video highlights the cost-effectiveness of training operators on the Cat® Simulators VR NOW™ system, including reduced travel and fuel costs. Additionally, training with VR can reduce maintenance and repair costs of actual heavy
Stay Safe In Trenches
Working in a trench can be extremely dangerous and a deadly cave-in can happen in an instance. Download the Cat® Simulators free infographic and hang it in your shop, breakroom or classroom to remind co-workers, employees or students of trench safety best practices and the need to be vigilant about
National Trench Safety Month
In addition to being National Safety Month, June is also Trench Safety Month. Throughout the month, the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) educates the public and non-NUCA industry companies about the importance of job site safety for employees who work underground or in and around trenches. “In this industry, the safety
National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month—the National Safety Council’s (NSC) annual observance to help keep everyone safe. In 2020, preventable workplace deaths totaled 4,113 according to Injury Facts®. As America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, the NSC hopes to eliminate the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths by providing safety resources