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Formal training vs. on-the-job experience

When it comes to heavy equipment, is it best for an operator to learn in a structured training environment - such as a classroom or computer-based training program - or via on-the-job experience? The ideal solution is a combination of the two.

7 ways mobile technology can be used for in-field safety training

Rapidly advancing mobile technology is opening up big opportunities for in-the-field safety training. Here are 7 ways in which smartphones and tablets can be used to enhance the training function.

Suncor update: Further proof of the effectiveness of the TruckLogic™ curriculum

The TruckLogic™ haul truck training curriculum has accomplished something truly remarkable at Suncor Energy: The reduction in the incident rate has held steady since the pilot program ended one year ago this month.

Get a sneak peek at TruckLogic™

To help you better understand how TruckLogic™ can benefit your mine, we recently developed a demonstration lesson that gives you an inside look at this new model of haul truck operator training.

Lessons learned from UPS's hands-on approach to driver training

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shed light on United Parcel Service (UPS) and its recent adoption of blended learning techniques to help train new package delivery drivers. The mining industry can learn much from this innovative and successful model of training.