Carmeuse Busts Long-standing Production and Safety Myth
For more than 160 years, Carmeuse, a family-owned materials and services company, has provided solutions in mining operations, equipment, material processing and engineering around the
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
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
Simformed November/December 2021
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
Cat® Simulators Video Safety Series #7: Communication
In the seventh and final safety tip in our series, “7 Ways to Prevent Heavy Equipment Accidents,” we focus on the importance of operator communication.
Cat® Simulators Video Safety Series #6: Blind Spots
In the sixth safety tip in our series, “7 Ways to Prevent Heavy Equipment Accidents,” we focus on blind spot awareness. See our other video