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The course was very well illustrated, especially for those that have not been around this type of equipment. It was very well done and a great experience!"
- Town of St. Clair
"The instructors were very professional, approachable and knowledgeable. They used excellent examples with real life experiences!"
- Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
"The field instruction was done in a manner that provided each student with seat time, which is very important in these courses involving heavy equipment. We have hosted in the past and found that this particular instructor is very dedicated in what he teaches."
- North Algona Wilberforce Township
"Very informative! I had never operated any heavy equipment before; (the instructors) gave me confidence to operate heavy equipment. Good information about liability and due diligence."
- City of Sarnia
"I would highly recommend this class to anyone with a drivers licence. No matter the age we need the little reminders. Bill was a great instructor and his willingness to listen to our thoughts and questions is what made the difference."
- Town of Innisfil
"The course was excellent. I learned safety concerns I was never informed of. The time spent in class and on the equipment was well worth it."
- Town of Renfrew
BOOT CAMP TESTIMONIALS
"Good course, I enjoyed it. There was a lot of material to cover in one day. I've taken different courses for different topics, but I have never been in one that put everything together in one course.
- Township of St. Clair
"You guys are taking training to the next level. Thanks"
- Municipality of Central Elgin
"This training course was well worth the time lost at work. I received, with this course, answers and understanding of many grey areas."
- Northumberland County
"I've slept through alot of the same type of classes, but Don & Bob were great at everything, very knowledgable!"
- Municipality of Bluewater
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THE END OF SUMMER IS NEAR...
I hate to admit it, but the weather is cooling down, and that means old man winter is just around the corner. Winter brings a whole new set of workplace hazards that workers must be made aware of. Are your operators prepared for the cold weather? Are they thoroughly trained on equipment they will use this winter season? It's never too early to think safety!
What Are You Doing To Prepare For The Upcoming Cold Weather Season? |
| PRE-SEASON PREPARATION |
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Reduce the Risk!
 Being prepared for the winter season is essential to ensure the safety of workers and the general public. Snowplow operators are faced with many complications when plowing - knowing these obstacles in advance will minimize their hazard. Here are a few things that can be done beforehand to make winter maintenance easier and... click here for complete details |
WE'RE ON THE MOVE
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 Ground Force Training would like to thank the Alberta Municipalities we have met with for their warm and friendly hospitality. We have been touring Alberta and visiting with many Municipalities, and are amazed at how welcome you have made us feel.
THANK YOU!
In 2008/09 Ground Force will be visiting Municipalities all across Canada, and look forward to meeting you personally!
We Will Be Coming To a City Near You Soon!!
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| SIMCOE HISTORICAL MUSEUM |
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| Wheels & Tracks in Motion
Ground Force Training had the pleasure of attending the Wheels & Tracks in Motion exhibit at the Simcoe County Museum presented by the Historical Equipment Association of Canada (HCEA) and the Simcoe County Museum. Our staff browsed through the vintage construction equipment, tractors, classic trucks and other historic pieces set up around the Museum grounds. In addition to the machinery displays and demonstrations, they walked around the Museum grounds and saw the permanent displays, as well as the indoor vendor area. We encourage everyone to visit the museum and especially the Wheels & Tracks in Motion exhibit, as it truly was an exquisite show! The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26, minutes North of Barrie. 
Harvey Rumsey (instructor for Ground Force Training) enjoying a ride on an old-fashioned grader with Dave Duncan (a retired MSE Op and volunteer at the museum). |
RECENT NEWS RELEASE
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Mississauga Company Fined After Worker Injured
A Mississauga-based company, was fined $60,000 in the Ontario Court of Justice, after pleading guilty in the case of an incident in which a worker was injured. The injury occurred when an employee was assisting a co-worker in removing a battery from a forklift. The worker had a finger caught within the lifting device that was removing... Click Here For The Full Story
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PRIVATE TRAINING FILLS GAP FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATORS
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Public mentoring partnership relieves liability concerns
Ground Force Training Inc. (GFTI) and The Association of Ontario Road Superintendents (AORS) were featured in the Daily Commercial News! Although there is a typo (in order to become an inspector in the military you must have 2000 hours of experience, not 200 as mentioned), it is a great, informative article! Click here to Take a Look! |
| JOKE OF THE DAY |
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Test Your Knowledge!
A math teach saw that little Johnny wasn't paying attention in class. She called on him and said "Johnny, what are 4, 2, 28 and 44?" Little Johnny quickly replied "NBC, CBS, HBO and the Cartoon Network!"
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WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
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 Do you have questions about heavy equipment operation? Are you concerned with your responsibilities, the Occupational Health & Safety Act or the Highway Traffic Act? Ask us anything...and we will get you the correct answers! Click Here To Ask Us!
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| WHO NEEDS TO BE TRAINED? |
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Training Requirements
Know what training is required for workers can be a confusing task. However, NOT training workers can result in an accident, injury or even a workplace death. Employee training is crucial to keep everyone safe - and is a requirement by the Occupational
Health & Safety Act! Specific requirements are spelled out in the Construction Regulation (Ontario Regulation 213/91), yet reading the regulations and understanding what is required can be perplexing...Click Here For Complete Details
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
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Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your  hands.
- Jeff Cooper |
| SNOWPLOW TRAINING = WINTER SAFETY! |
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Jump Start Your Winter Training!
We have a snowplow course to suit your every need! Courses provide instruction and are differentiated by hours of "seat-time".
Snowplow Novice
Each operator will receive 7 hours of 1:1 'seat-time' with the instructor.
Hands-on Activities
- Pre-Trip Inspection Techniques
- Obstacle Course
- On-Road Assessment (Defensive Driving Techniques)
Course Description - CLICK HERE
Snowplow 1.2
Each operator will receive 2 hours of 1:1 'seat-time' with the instructor.
Hands-on Activities
Pre-Trip Inspection Techniques Obstacle Course On-Road Assessment (Defensive Driving Techniques)
Course Description - CLICK HERE
Snowplow/Front End Loader 1.5
Each operator will receive
2 hours of 1:1 'seat-time' for snowplow
2 hours of 1:1 'seat-time' for front end loader.
Hands-on Activities
Snowplow
Pre-Trip Inspection Techniques Obstacle Course On-Road Assessment (Defensive Driving Techniques)
Front End Loader
- Pre-Shift Inspection Techniques
- Truck Loading Exercises
- Obstacle Course
Course Description - CLICK HERE
Customized Training Available
We can also work with you to create a customized snowplow training course to better suit the needs of your operators and your budget. Contact us today to discuss what type of training you require.
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 Ground Force Training reminds you to always THINK, ACT and BE SAFE! Sincerely,
Ground Force Training
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