Category Archives: Training Tips

Why You Need Process Control Workflow Instructions

Every professional encounters times in their job when they feel overwhelmed, with task lists getting longer, schedules getting shorter, and customers getting more demanding. In order to combat the pressure of heavy workloads, taking the time to manufacture workflow instructions can improve production, lower stress, and save you time.  Proper Workflow Instructions Boost Safety  A … Continue reading Why You Need Process Control Workflow Instructions

7 Huge Benefits of Training Your Workers (Plus a FREE Guide)

The foundation of a successful company is a strong team of skilled workers. That’s why training your workers properly for the job is pivotal. In this article, we explore the benefits of investing in in-depth training for your business and everyone else involved. Why You Need a Regimented Worker Training Program If you have not … Continue reading 7 Huge Benefits of Training Your Workers (Plus a FREE Guide)

Our Experience with Torque Tool Training: Easy Enough to Deliver Over the Phone

The right tool can earn your business far more than the tool’s purchase price. We can tell you all day how good our products are but don’t take our word for it. Let the results speak for themselves by checking out a real-life example below about our torque tool training. An established contractor runs into … Continue reading Our Experience with Torque Tool Training: Easy Enough to Deliver Over the Phone

Why You Don’t Mess Around with Tool Safety on the Job

A tools should be a help, not a hindrance. Keep these tool safety tips in mind when you or your workers are using new tools and trying to improve efficiency. Tool Safety: Something to Think About for Your Next Project  Safety first: a phrase we’ve heard since elementary school, when we were first given a … Continue reading Why You Don’t Mess Around with Tool Safety on the Job

Why Pipeline Safety is a Priority for Everybody

Oil, gas and other fuels and chemicals crisscross the continent and beyond through a sprawling system of pipelines under the privy of various operators. With so much infrastructure spanning the country, pipeline safety should be a top priority for all involved. Here’s what you need to know. Pipeline safety regulations The PHMSA (Pipeline & Hazardous … Continue reading Why Pipeline Safety is a Priority for Everybody

Ultra Torq’s Worker Training Guide: The Worker Training Program You Need

photo credit to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under cc 2.0 Verbal, observational and practical. These are the three levels of training any new employee should go through in order to safely operate equipment in any of the industries we serve. You may have an established worker training program, but if it doesn’t include elements … Continue reading Ultra Torq’s Worker Training Guide: The Worker Training Program You Need

8 Ways to Increase Productivity in Your Manufacturing Business

Every increase in productivity for your manufacturing business translates to an increase in profits. Even if you think things work smoothly, there is almost always space for improvement. These 8 tips can have a huge impact on productivity in your business. 1. Don’t skip tool maintenance The tools on your assembly line degrade over time. … Continue reading 8 Ways to Increase Productivity in Your Manufacturing Business

Why You Need to Update Your Worker Training Program

Businesses that fail to prioritize worker training face two significant problems: lower-than-expected production from their employees and wages paid for lost time incidents. Through the creation of a comprehensive worker training program, your company can limit its liability, while providing a safer working environment for all of your employees. A Novel Approach to Worker Training … Continue reading Why You Need to Update Your Worker Training Program

Developing a Pipeline Emergency Response Plan

Pipelines play a huge role in the transportation of products that are crucial to our day-to-day lives, such as oil and gas. It goes without saying that safety is an absolute key factor in pipeline transportation, and while the success rate is extremely high, catastrophic pipeline emergencies do occur. It’s essential for companies operating them … Continue reading Developing a Pipeline Emergency Response Plan

The Importance of Ergonomics

Ergonomics (sometimes known as human factors) can be simply defined as “the process of creating workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them.” When it comes to bolting tools, tube tools or pipe tools, ergonomics is especially important. Here’s why: Ergonomics saves money Using a hydraulics or pneumatic tool that’s … Continue reading The Importance of Ergonomics