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Unfortunately, it's all too common for contractors to devise makeshift ways to get the work done. But this crew takes ill-fated ingenuity...

Google Glass, the innovative wearable computing device, has amazing potential for industrial applications, potentially including conducti...

An on-the-job accident has a ripple effect that few people can anticipate. That’s not something most heavy equipment operators like you t...

Reading manuals and PDFs is what passes for training at some mines. According to VISTA CEO Bruce Rabe, that's not enough. To be effective...

Training isn't an expense but an investment in business improvement, productivity and increased safety. Our new report outlines 10 ways h...

If the jobs you handle involve working with straight or extension ladders, then you really ought to download the NIOSH Ladder Safety app ...

Does your job involve working outside during the hot summer months? If so, then you ought to consider downloading OSHA's cool Heat Index ...

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

Goldcorp doesn't just give lip service to worker safety - it's a core value that runs deep. It takes its safety culture so seriously that...

VISTA Training applauds and supports the recent launch of the Mining in Society merit badge by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exp...

This commercial construction site is full of fall and trip hazards. Someone could get hurt here, which makes it an ideal candidate for #H...

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

The Australian Road Safety Federation has adopted a unique approach to safety that has some merit for the mining and construction industr...

SME recently updated its briefing, Workforce Trends in the U.S. Mining Industry. It paints a picture of an industry that will face some h...

Please help us collect the best tips on improving mine safety. Simply post your tips to Twitter with the hashtag #minesafety140.

Many contractors don't take fall protection seriously - which is why it's responsible for more work site fatalities than any other type o...

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 an...

Murphy’s Law takes no prisoners. All it does is create widowers if you ignore it when doing utility construction. That was a lesson contr...

One of the most enduring brands in the field of construction training is VISTA’s Start Smart Training. It stands for affordable training ...

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