The many benefits of training for equipment operators include:

1. Enhanced Productivity

Training ensures that operators are familiar with all the machine's functions and understand how to use them to maximize job site productivity. Your crews will gain the knowledge and experience they need to complete more work in less time.

2. Increased Safety

A construction site is a hectic place with many workers engaged in various activities. Professional training instructs your operators on using a machine safely, significantly reducing the risk of potential accidents. It also helps to create a safety mindset that spreads across the site.

3. Maintaining Regulatory Compliance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory bodies implement stringent job site safety standards. As an employer, you're responsible for ensuring your crews receive appropriate operator training. A violation of these regulations could result in costly fines and penalties for your company.

4. Longer Equipment Life Span

With proper training, operators learn how to use the machine to minimize wear and tear and reduce the risk of damage. They can also identify minor maintenance issues before they become expensive repair headaches. The result is a longer machine service life and lower ownership and operating costs.

If your company utilizes Cat® equipment, you have access to an abundance of reliable, cost-effective, dealer-supported operator training solutions. Available options include:

• Instructor-led: Your team can benefit from a hands-on training experience under the guidance of an experienced instructor at your job site or a Caterpillar Demonstration & Learning Center.
• Online: These convenient distance learning opportunities introduce new crew members to proper operating procedures, safety standards, maintenance protocols, controls and equipment inspections.
• Simulators: Cat simulators can replicate a real-world operating environment, providing a valuable hands-on training experience.
• Demonstration & Learning Centers: These fully equipped facilities serve to demonstrate the value of Cat products and services via focused application and operation.
• Productivity Services: Your teams will receive targeted instruction on increasing equipment productivity and reducing operating costs.

Contact the Cat dealer near you today to learn more about these and other training opportunities and how they can benefit your crews.