Operator training with a difference: Cat® Simulators And VR Solutions
Simulators aren’t new to the training world. The first time I had a crack at one was 20 years ago at a mine site in
Women in Construction Week (WIC Week™) – March 6 to 12, 2022
This week is national Women in Construction Week (WIC Week™) which celebrates, educates and promotes women in the construction industry. This year’s theme, “Envision Equity,”
VR Training Benefits
Training with VR can help employees and students better understand techniques and applications to learn skills and create greater engagement. Download our free infographic to
Who are Heavy Equipment Operators in the U.S.?
Did you know there are more than 160,000 heavy equipment operators in the U.S.? Who exactly are they? How many are men? How many are
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
Simformed January/February 2022
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.
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
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
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
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