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"The instructor was very good at explaining issues and questions we had. He kept the class very interesting and was helpful on the field work."
- Town of Wellington North
"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
"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 instructors were very will to answer all questions, and made the course enjoyable which made us more interested and pay attention!"
- Town of Espanola
"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
"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
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The Easiest $100 You've Ever Made. 
Each month, thousands of municipal supervisors, managers and administrators across Canada receive this newsletter. We are frequently contacted by individuals who have questions about specific training or wish to share particular challenges they encounter during operator skill development. Safety is a serious business, but we hear some entertaining stories that would be worth sharing.
So here's where you come in...
Send us something that can be published in this newsletter. It can be a funny incident that happened during a training event or it could be a serious piece on the difficulties experienced in road construction (or ploughing, mowing, grading etc.) It could be ideas on training programs you need, or a positive experience that has happened since your operators were last trained. Your story can be anything to do with safety and training, municipal work, heavy equipment or just a funny story.
The Rules
- The story must be your own (i.e. no plagiarism)
- 200 words or less
There is a common thread among us and we can all benefit from each other's experiences.
We are looking forward to reading your story. |
| THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND SIGNALS |
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The Most Common Hand Signals
 Communication between workers is essential in order to avoid confusion, mistakes and accidents, but how can workers communicate when working around noisy equipment? Hand signals are the answer! Hand signals have been used for many years by... Click Here For Complete DetailsCLICK HERE for a poster of 11 common hand signals! |
RECENT NEWS RELEASE
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Guelph Construction Company Fined $200,000 After Death of Worker
Cox Construction Limited of Guelph, was fined $200,000 in the Ontario Court of Justice, in connection with the death of a worker at a road construction project.
Just before the incident, a worker had approached a machine that grinds trees, stumps and roots to get a better view of its operation. One of the excavator operators noticed the worker, made eye contact and signaled an intention to move a log into the grinder. The operator thought the worker understood and proceeded to move ... Click Here For The Full Story
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| JOKE OF THE DAY |
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Phone Lines
A young businessman had just started his own firm. He had just rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques.
He saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot
shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started to pretend he had
a big deal working. He threw huge figures around and made giant
commitments.
 Finally he hung up and asked the visitor, "Can I help you?"
"Yeah, I've come to activate your phone lines." |
| SAFETY SUPERVISORS |
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| What Do They See?
As military Safety Supervisors the Ground Force Instructors have a
different way of looking at things. We are all very well versed in the
rules and regulations of day to day operation but also know how to get
the work done in the most economical and safest manner. One of the
pre-req's to joining the team is to attend the Operator Supervisory
Course Level 1 which is a course designed to teach supervisors how to
see... Click Here For Full Story
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WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
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 We Can Help!
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! |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
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Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be on some days - but being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube.
- Hunter S. Thompson
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DO YOU EMPLOY TEMP WORKERS?
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Jump Start Your Winter Training!
All operators, including temps, should perform a dry run of routes to identify hazards that may not be visible once the snow falls. There are many obstacles and complications that can occur while plowing, therefore operator training PRIOR to snow arrival is essential to prepare workers. Regardless of a worker's qualifications, employers must never leave a new temp to work unsupervised before ensuring he/she can safely perform the required task.
Temporary Workers
If you use temporary workers for sidewalk plowing, they need training on equipment such as
- Holder
- Trackless
- Skid Steer
- Attachments (brush, blower, plow etc.)
Job orientation and safety training are extremely important for temp workers. Contact us today to ensure your temporary workers are properly trained!
Snowplow Novice
Course Description - CLICK HERE
Snowplow 1.2
Course Description - CLICK HERE
Snowplow/Front End Loader 1.5
Course Description - CLICK HERE
Customized Training Available
Available Upon Request:
- Ice Scraping & Shaving Techniques
- Operational Difficulties such as Cul-de-sacs and intersections
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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