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"There were new techniques shown to me that I have not seen before when loading. The course made me more aware of safety, especially when backing up!"
- County of Huron
"This was an interesting training session. I would like to see this as an annual training program!"
- City of Barrie
"Very instructive! We should have had this course years ago! "
- City of
Clarence-Rockland
"This was a very well organized course. I have learned many tips and safe ways to do things. The instructor was an operator for many years, had lots of knowledge and was an excellent instructor."
- City of Owen Sound
"The instructor explained things very well. It really helped me to know that he has been in the field and has ran different types of equipment."
- County of Huron
"I wanted to thank you for the training we received. It was received very well. I would like to give my hats off to the instructor, as he was an exceptional trainer. In the future, I hope to be able to have you trainers do more training!"
- City of Belleville
"This course was informative, I learned way more than I had expected. It is excellent to be taught by "one-of-us" and not someone who learned from a book."
- City of Stratford
"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
"I have sit in on many courses, but this one was well thought out as well as having instructors with the necessary experience to make is personal as opposed to strictly by the book."
- City of
Temiskaming Shores
"The instructor took the time that was needed to ensure I got it right and explain what I was doing right and/or wrong. Thank you!"
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Snow makes it hot!
Being a supervisor can be frustrating, challenging and some days you just can't win. This is especially true at this time of year when you have to deal with things like operator fatigue, equipment breakdowns, storm clean ups and dealing with hazardous conditions. Add to that the level of service that everyone expects, in fact, even attempting the odd miracle that some people think it's your job to perform and the pressure mounts.
And you've got to stay within budget too!
If that is not enough, you are also responsible to provide a safe work environment for your workers. Well, we can't tell you how to perform miracles but we can tell you that if your operators are properly trained, your equipment is maintained and you have a good communication process in place you will be more efficient; you will have fewer collisions and you will get the job done faster... Check out this article |
| SAFETY ADVICE FROM THE THREE STOOGES |
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Back in the Day...
Anyone who works in the safety advisor field owes it to themselves to watch some Three Stooges now and then. There's something about seeing three guys nearly kill each other thanks to a poor idea of on-the-job safety...its validating, in a way. This is the reason you got into this field: To keep things like this from happening. Anyway, I thought I'd list a few things that can be culled from Three Stooges and put to use in actual on-the-job safety measures. ...click here for the complete articleBack in the good old days, the most dangerous television we could watch was the Three Stooges. Nowadays, even TV commercials can be so realistic looking. Take a look below at a TV commercial the WSIB put out to shock people into the realization that they need training. CLICK HERE to watch a video clip showing the importance of proper training.
CLICK HERE for a free poster (WARNING: Contains Graphic Content) |
RECENT NEWS RELEASE
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Mississauga Company Fined $50,000 After Worker Injured
Arcamm Electrical Services Ltd., pleaded guilty and was fined $50,000 in the Ontario Court of Justice, on June 10, 2008 in connection with an injury to a worker. On August 1, 2007, an employee was working in the electrical room where Arcamm Electric had been contracted to remove an existing 60 amp circuit breaker so it could be upgraded to  a 100 amp circuit breaker. The power to the electrical panel was not disconnected and locked out. As the worker proceeded... Click Here For The Story
Don't let this happen to you...ensure your workers are properly trained. Contact us today to book your Lockout/Tagout Training.
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| JOKE OF THE DAY |
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 Taxi Driver
A passenger in a taxi tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him something. The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit a bus, drove up over the curb, and stopped just inches from a large plate glass window. For a few moments everything was silent in the cab, then the driver said "Please don't ever do that again. You scared the daylights out of me".
The passenger, who was also frightened, apologized and said he didn't realize that a tap on the shoulder could frighten him so much to which the driver replied "I'm sorry, its really not your fault at all. Today is my first day driving a cab. I have been driving a hearse for the last 25 years."
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| A BRIEF HISTORY LESSON |
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The Hard Hat...
This is work talking about because, if you work in an industrial environment (and you like your skull the way it is), you wear a hard hat, and the hard hat actually has some neat history behind it. With that in mind, I figured a Brief History of the Hard Hat might make for an interesting read. Consider it a little known piece of job safety trivia you can use to impress people with the next time you're at a party with nothing to say. Here's something not everybody knows... Click Here For Full Story |
WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
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 Luck can often mean simply taking advantage of a situation at the right moment. It is possible to "make" your luck by always being prepared!
- Michael Korda |
SAFE?
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Are Your Operators Safe on the Road?
Winter had arrived! Ensure your operators are prepared and kept safe on the roads with hands-on training from professionals. Upgrade your safety standards and awareness - provide your employees with the training they need and deserve to do their job properly, safely and more efficiently.
Do You Want To:
Increase Productivity
Improve Operator Technique
Reduce Repairs Costs
Motor Grader Training
Our training course teaches students to use the flexibility features of the motor grader as well as educating operators on which grading techniques to use and when to use them. Proper grading techniques results in better road drainage and saves in the cost of lost material. Some of the points that may be discussed, but are not limited to include:
- Improve cross section (crown and slope to improve surface drainage)
- Improve inadequate roadside drainage (flat / v ditches)
- Eliminate corrugations (wash boarding) and ruts (wheel tracks)
- Reduce potholes
- Reduce loose aggregate
Tractor Loader Backhoe
This course provides students with the fundamentals of safety, equipment characteristics, operation and maintenance that apply to the tractor loader backhoe.
Practical 'Hands-on' Activities:
- Pre-Trip Inspection Techniques
- Trenching Fundamentals
- Backhoe and Bucket Operation
- Excavation Techniques
- Post Operation Procedures
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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