According to VISTA Training, a firm specializing in heavy equipment operator training, working too close to an edge and operating on steep or uneven grades are the leading causes of accidents.

Whether a 10-year veteran of a company or a new employee, the first step of proper backhoe operation is proper training. And this isn’t limited to operators only; for best results, owners ...

“Operators must have proper training and certification to get in the seat of a dozer, backhoe or crane and work safely and effectively.” The first graduation ceremony took place at 10:30 a.m ...