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Want a 2:1 return on investment? Train your people!
Is training a good investment? One university study answers that question with an unequivocal "Yes!"
jvyvyan
Nov 12, 20123 min read


Articulated Haul Truck - Basic Operation & Safety: The latest web-based training program from VISTA
VISTA Training, Waterford, Wisconsin, recently launched an new articulated haul truck training module as part of its affordable, growing ...
jvyvyan
Aug 16, 20122 min read
Shocking work zone crash data point to a need for training
A recent work zone safety survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) paints a sobering picture of the danger...
jvyvyan
Aug 8, 20121 min read
"Organized confusion" of a road crew highlights the need for training
I recently came upon a municipal crew doing what appeared to be emergency repairs to a water main. There was enough water and mud running...
jvyvyan
Aug 6, 20121 min read
PC-based equipment simulation: 3 case histories demonstrate its significant benefits
PC-based simulators are a proven operator training and assessment tool for the construction, mining and forestry industries. They provide...
jvyvyan
Aug 3, 20122 min read
Please recommend VISTA on our new Linkedin company page
We recently launched a Linkedin company page and pages for each of our major products and services, to give us greater exposure to equipm...
jvyvyan
Aug 2, 20121 min read
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. H...
jvyvyan
Jul 26, 20122 min read


VISTA launches web-based training program focused on crawler dozer basic operation and safety
VISTA Training recently launched an new crawler dozer training module as part of its affordable, growing Silver Series of web-deliverable...
jvyvyan
Jul 17, 20122 min read
The hidden costs of an equipment accident
It is easy to say there is no time to do employee training until an avoidable accident happens. If the accident is serious or fatal; prio...
jvyvyan
Jun 27, 20122 min read
Instructional design: The foundation of all effective training
We've all experienced teachers that really know how to teach. They usually make the subject interesting by ensuring it relates to what...
jvyvyan
Jun 21, 20122 min read
VISTA Offers Utility Gas Meter Change-out Safety Video via Innovative Public-Private Sector Partnership
VISTA Training, Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with the Consortium for Advanced Research in Gas Industries (CARGI) at the Univer...
jvyvyan
Jun 19, 20122 min read
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 Wiscons...
jvyvyan
Jun 19, 20121 min read
Benefits of blended learning in operator training
Blended learning can make a tremendous difference in the results you can achieve with operator training, especially in a high-performance...
jvyvyan
Jun 15, 20121 min read
Accident investigations almost always reveal avoidable safety issues
Almost every job site accident involving construction equipment can be traced back to a safety issue, and is ultimately avoidable.
jvyvyan
Jun 7, 20124 min read
Article points to mining industry's labor challenges, need for innovative training
A recent article in The Globe and Mail, Canada's largest national circulation newspaper, draws attention to a looming labor shortage in t...
jvyvyan
May 24, 20123 min read
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...
jvyvyan
May 21, 20121 min read
VISTA's TruckLogic haul truck operator training program wins Suncor President's Award
Suncor Energy recently awarded its training department and VISTA Training Inc. one of eight coveted President’s Operational Excellence Aw...
jvyvyan
May 14, 20122 min read
New VISTA Training website launched with convenient product locator
Hello, and welcome to our new website. Think of it as a tool to help you to improve the safety and productivity of your equipment operato...
jvyvyan
May 14, 20122 min read
VISTA Training Expands Internationally with HeviCert Acquisition
VISTA acquired HeviCert, Inc., a firm that provides heavy equipment operator training and certification worldwide. The acquisition was of...
jvyvyan
Dec 5, 20112 min read
The principles of adult learning - explained
For safety training to be effective, it needs to take into account how adults learn. That's the key message of an excellent paper present...
jvyvyan
Aug 24, 20111 min read
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