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10 ways e-learning can improve mine safety
As mines continue to look for ways to cut costs and increase productivity, driven by instability in mineral prices and other economic fac...
jvyvyan
Apr 3, 20141 min read
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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-...
jvyvyan
Mar 31, 20141 min read
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Be careful on this dangerous construction job site #HazardSpotting
Sometimes contractors ignore repeated warnings about safety violations. That was the case at this commercial construction site in suburba...
jvyvyan
Mar 25, 20142 min read
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VISTA deploys innovative tablet-based solution for training in remote areas
In response to a client need, VISTA recently developed a mobile solution that not only delivers courses in remote locations, but also aut...
jvyvyan
Mar 20, 20142 min read
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Construction survey reveals big opportunities for efficiency with web-based training
According to the 2013 U.S. Construction Industry Talent Development Report from FMI, the majority of trade and craft workers in the const...
jvyvyan
Mar 17, 20143 min read
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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 mot...
jvyvyan
Feb 26, 20141 min read
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A shockingly unsafe commercial construction site - #HazardSpotting
Why do commercial construction contractors ignore the need for safety precautions and devices? In this new #HazardSpotting post, we revie...
jvyvyan
Feb 19, 20143 min read
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5 questions about VISTA's Tips From the Prosâ„¢ training programs
The Tips from the Prosâ„¢ training series from VISTA is designed to deliver refresher training to existing heavy equipment operators. Here ...
jvyvyan
Feb 18, 20143 min read
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Safety issues for aging construction workers
Older construction workers face significant safety risks on the job site. Those risks appear to be growing, due to several demographic an...
jvyvyan
Feb 12, 20143 min read
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Heavy equipment simulators: A powerful tool for recruiting operator candidates
One of the biggest challenges that mines, aggregate operations, construction contractors and municipalities face today is finding candida...
jvyvyan
Feb 5, 20142 min read
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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 th...
jvyvyan
Jan 31, 20142 min read
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A remarkably unsafe construction job site #HazardSpotting
On commercial construction projects, rough-terrain (shooting boom) forklifts are used to deliver materials and supplies exactly where the...
jvyvyan
Jan 15, 20143 min read
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TruckLogicâ„¢ wins both customer and peer recognition
The Gold Level Blended Learning Award VISTA recently received from the Canadian Society of Training & Development is the second one for w...
jvyvyan
Jan 10, 20141 min read
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5 questions about VISTA instructor kits
VISTA instructor kits are designed to help trainers to quickly deploy a professional training program. Whether you work for a contractor,...
jvyvyan
Jan 7, 20143 min read
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Winter shut-down precautions for large mining equipment
Large mining machinery, like a world-class athlete, needs time to cool down at the end of a long run, even if the ambient temperature is ...
jvyvyan
Jan 2, 20143 min read
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Winter start-up precautions for large mining equipment
Starting up large a mining machine in cold weather can place a lot of stress on its diesel engine and hydraulic system, if not done prope...
jvyvyan
Dec 13, 20137 min read
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VISTA Training Inc. recognized with major award for training excellence in Canada
VISTA Training Inc., has been recognized with a Gold Award for Blended Learning from the Canadian Society for Training & Development (CST...
jvyvyan
Dec 4, 20133 min read
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What's unsafe about this commercial building project? #HazardSpotting
When it comes to commercial and residential construction, contractors often take a lot of chances with safety. That's never been more evi...
jvyvyan
Nov 27, 20132 min read
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8 trends in e-learning technology
Here are 8 e-learning trends that you can expect to have an impact on your business in the years ahead. But you don't have to wait until ...
jvyvyan
Nov 25, 20134 min read
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The truth about fall fatalities and injuries in construction
According to OSHA, falls are the number one source of work-related deaths for construction workers. This infographic from the Laborers He...
jvyvyan
Nov 21, 20131 min read
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