Our 2017/2018 training schedule for Snowcat and Winter Survival courses is now available - Check it out here! We have classes in CO, CA and UT with more potentially being added! If you have a new snowcat or new operators and need training to comply with OSHA regulations, check...
Pre-Season Safety Checklist - The Final Four! Check all seat belts Seatbelts should be long enough for every passenger. Be sure to check the seatbelt latches and make sure they work reliably. Look over each seatbelt for tears and other damage to the fabric. Replace seatbelts as...
Our 2014/2015 training schedule for snowcat & winter survival courses in now available - Check it out here! We have classes in CO, CA and UT with more potentially being added, and dates announced for snowmobile, ice driving and winter survival lecture only as well! If you have a...
Advanced Snowcat Training for First Responders Our trainers recently completed another advanced class with some of our emergency responder clients and wanted to share some footage. This was filmed in Leadville, CO and machines included the Hagglunds BV 206's and a Tucker 1600 series snow cat....
A recent Weather Channel video featuring NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and their Tucker sno-cat operating near Grand Junction. WATCH THE VIDEO...
Safe All-Terrain Vehicle Operation The Safe All-Terrain Vehicle Operation article featured in Utility Safety magazine was written in 2000 by Bill Siuru and myself about winter hazards and operating All-Terrain vehicles. In addition to discussing winter hazards some OSHA citations involving snowcat operations were discussed. These...
THINK Finally, we offer this last piece of advice this week to keep you and your crew safe and to promote critical thinmking in your safe approach to your winter travels. Review go or no go situations Review the hazards with your employees and have a plan. If...
Look out - Whats behind you? Our fourth tip this week for winter vehicle safety is to keep an eye on whats in your rear view mirror. Highway vehicle and trailer safety Many accidents result prior to even getting the snowcat on the snow. Make sure that trucks...
Safety Is Not Just the Vehicle In our continuing series this week of preparation for winter and the hazards associated with extreme cold temperatures, we bring you the 3rd installment. Maybe the most important for the most people, being prepared with the right equipment in whatever...