Skip to content

employee training

Says Luck Stone’s Raymond Slaughter: “You can have the safest site, but if [employees are] not aware then it’s hard to make the right decision.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Working to improve safety on jobsites (Part 1)

Although technology plays a role in making worksites safer, many producers say they’re intensifying training efforts to impart the basics on new employees. Keep Reading

Photo: izusek/E+/Getty Images / Getty Images Plus

Keeping qualified employees in a candidate-driven market

The aggregate industry continues to face a shortage of qualified workers as older generations retire. Industry experts discuss how employers can find and retain qualified employees in a tough market. Keep Reading

A look at the shop at Luck Stone's Rockville Plant in Rockville, Virginia. Photo: P&Q Staff

Luck Stone setting the standard for workshops

The pristine shop at Luck Stone’s Rockville Plant is a sight for sore eyes, encouraging employees in their work while wowing industry insiders. Keep Reading

Photo: P&Q Staff

Building up people through strategic training

and

Luck Stone leaders discuss a unique approach to employee training that builds a foundation for those at the family-owned company. Keep Reading

Photo: iStock.com/gobalink

MSHA’s airborne contaminant enforcement on the rise

and

Operators may want to consider a few safety measures in light of the Mine Safety & Health Administration's recent silica enforcement initiative announcement. Keep Reading

Effective training methods for aggregate employees

At AGG1 Academy, Jerad Heitzler led an education session on training employees at aggregate operations, highlighting affected methods supported by research. Keep Reading

Caterpillar’s Large Wheel Loader Simulator System features a three-monitor configuration that aims to increase operator visibility in all directions. Photo courtesy of Caterpillar

Cat debuts Large Wheel Loader Simulator System

Cat Simulators released its Large Wheel Loader Simulator System, which was designed to create a realistic training experience for operators. Keep Reading

Flexco releases online segment of Flexco University

Flexco launched the online portion of its Flexco University training tool, which features three levels of courses, quizzes and the ability to manage training groups. According to Flexco, this educational tool can be used to manage employee training and set… Keep Reading

To top