On Tuesday, October 1, over 30 heavy equipment operators from across North Florida gathered at Ring Power's St. Augustine Demo Yard for NUCA's (National Utility Contractors Association) "Next Man Up" training event. The session aimed to enhance the skills of entry-level operators, with a strong emphasis on safety and best practices in the utility and excavation sectors.
Ring Power provided the equipment for the training, which included a 920 Wheel Loader, a 323 Excavator, and a D3 Dozer. Participants had the opportunity to operate these machines under the guidance of Ring Power Demo Operators Bryce McGuire and Mike Oster. Assisting with the event were Ring Power Sales Representatives Russ Sessions, Shaun Mitchell, Cecil Vignutti, Luke Pritchett, Jeff Osborne, James Branch, Cody Hitchcock, Brad Wiggs, and Steve Yee.
The training covered critical safety topics, such as safety and maintenance inspections, mounting and dismounting machines, machine cleanliness, working on a slope, and preventing rollovers. Bryce McGuire emphasized the importance of maintaining "three points of contact" when entering or exiting machinery. He also guided participants through the machines' safety features, warning lights, and proper use of operator manuals.
A key focus was on performing safety and maintenance inspections consistently at the start of each shift, reinforcing Ring Power's commitment to putting safety first.
NUCA, the only association dedicated to utility and excavation contractors in North Florida, continues its commitment to fostering skilled, safety-conscious operators in the field, and Ring Power is proud to be a part of it!