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Why equipment pre-use walk-around inspections are a must

Are your operators in the habit of performing a pre-use walk-around before they start up their machines to tackle the day's tasks? If not, they should be. Doing so isn't just a safety issue - it's also a bottom-line one.

Improve the performance of your equipment operators with "Tips from the Pros"

View 2 free lessons of a VISTA Silver Series online training program

To help you understand the benefits of our innovative Silver Series of web-based training programs, we've made 2 lessons of one of them available to view for free - for a limited time only.

Crawler excavator safety: Own it with this best practices training program

In well-trained hands, a crawler excavator can be amazingly productive. But with a less-experienced operator behind the controls, it can present some significant safety challenges. Learn best practices for safe excavator operation with this month's discounted training program.

Load and transport construction equipment safely with these training programs

Loading a machine onto a trailer and transporting it safely is a precision operation that requires time, care and preparation. Our training programs can help.

Prevent theft and vandalism of your equipment with these training programs

Equipment theft is a persistent problem. But there are simple steps you can take to help ensure it doesn't happen to you.

Spring into savings: Rigging and lifting training programs on sale during May

During the month of May, we're offering a special deal only to subscribers of the VISTA e-newsletter: 15% off the price of the rigging and lifting training programs.

Backhoe loader training programs on sale during April

During the month of April, we're offering a special deal only to subscribers of the VISTA e-newsletter: 15% off the price of our tractor-loader backhoe training programs.

15% off motor grader training programs during March

During the month of March, we're offering a sweet deal exclusively to subscribers of the VISTA e-newsletter: 15% off the price of our motor grader training programs - just in time for spring road clean-up season!

5 questions about VISTA's Tips From the Pros™ training programs

The Tips from the Pros™ training series from VISTA is designed to deliver refresher training to existing heavy equipment operators. Here is a brief Q&A that explains more about these valuable training programs.

Tips From the Pros: 15% off for newsletter subscribers

During the month of February, we're offering a sweet deal to subscribers of the VISTA e-newsletter: 15% off the price of our Tips From the Pros training programs.

How VISTA instructor kits take the pain out of heavy equipment classroom training

VISTA instructor kits include everything you need to conduct comprehensive and consistent operator training sessions - everything but the trainer. Here's a closer look at what they contain, and how you can benefit from using them.

VISTA launches 9 new Silver Series training programs, plus a convenient new pricing model

Here at VISTA, we have just launched the biggest expansion of our Silver Series to date: 9 new training programs focused on various types of support and lifting equipment, plus a convenient new pricing model.

NUCA Pipelayer Installation Training Series now available for instant online access

VISTA Training is pleased to announce NUCA's Pipelayer Installation training series in an instant access format via VISTA Online, our on-demand training portal site.

VISTA offers new PC-based bulldozer simulator

VISTA Training now offers a new PC-based bulldozer simulator from Simlog; it's an affordable and effective tool for training new operators.

10 simple ways to prevent slips, trips and falls on your work sites

Here are 10 common work site hazards that can lead to slips, trips and falls and some simple ways to avoid them.

"Grade A" motor grader training tools from VISTA

Motor graders are complex machines. They demand only the best in the operator's seat. Make sure your trainees are up to the task with these training programs and resources from VISTA.

Get ready for snow and ice with snow plow operator training

Before long, the snow will be flying and roads will be getting icy. That means it's time for snow plow operator safety training

PC-based equipment simulation: 3 case histories demonstrate its significant benefits

Cut-off saws: Don't leave safety to chance

Cut-off saws are versatile jobsite tools. But they also present a number of unique hazards to workers who aren't used to handling them. Here's a summary of the biggest potential problems, and information about a training program from VISTA that can help to educate your workers.

NEW: Utility gas meter change-out safety video

VISTA has formed a strategic partnership with the Consortium for Advanced Research in Gas Industries (CARGI) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to be the exclusive sales agent for its gas meter change-out safety video.

Prepare for road maintenance season with motor grader training

VISTA Training offers a variety of training programs and resources that can help you to maximize the performance and safety of your motor graders and the people who operate them.