Numb legs or an aching back shouldn’t be an inevitable part of your work day. While many operators can spend up to 10 hours a day in the cab of a Cat wheel loader, those who’ve prioritized machine ergonomics experience much greater well-being and work performance.

Many companies don’t realize the importance of formal heavy equipment operator training because it’s hard to tell if your operators aren’t reaching their full potential. Need help uncovering deficiencies in your operation? You’re not alone. Here are a few signs that you might need to invest in operator training.

Last month, Hawthorne Cat hosted a Level 1 Operator Training session for equipment operators from the Rainbow Municipal Water District. The training was held at the Konyn Dairy in Escondido, CA. The operators from the Rainbow Municipal Water District typically operate Backhoe Loaders and wanted to expand their operating skill set by training on Cat Excavators.

Safety is a top concern at Caterpillar. From the design of our products to the quality of our equipment training, we strive to promote the safest working environments possible.