As the cold weather signals the end of the busy construction season, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming year. This winter, let Esch Construction Supply help enhance the safety and efficiency of your crew.

With years of experience, we’ve identified three key areas that are crucial for reducing downtime and ensuring a safer work environment: Saw & Blade Safety Training, Saw Maintenance Training, and Equipment Operator Training.

Our goal is to help you prevent injuries, lower saw and diamond blade costs, optimize equipment performance, and reduce labor costs. All training programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of your company.

Esch Saw & Blade Safety Training

Esch Saw & Blade Safety Training™focuses on educating your team about the essential aspects of saw operation, such as preventing saw kickback, understanding safety features, and selecting the right cutting wheels. This training covers:

1. Proper use of hand-held, high-speed power cutters and right-angle grinders

2. Safe cutting techniques for materials like concrete, masonry, steel, precast concrete, concrete pipe, ductile iron, and PVC pipe

3. OSHA Silica Rule compliance, including best practices and Table 1 regulations

This comprehensive training ensures your team is equipped to work safely and efficiently, while also reducing risks associated with saw operation.

Esch Saw Maintenance Training

Esch Saw Maintenance Training is designed to help your crew reduce downtime and minimize costly repairs. By extending the lifespan of your equipment, this training offers several benefits:

1. Increase your profits by improving equipment longevity

2. Reduced downtime, helping to keep your crew on schedule

3. Improved employee morale through reduced breakdowns and smoother operations

4. Fewer injuries by ensuring that equipment is properly maintained and operating safely

A well-maintained saw is a productive saw, and our training ensures your equipment remains in peak condition.

Esch Equipment Operator Training

Esch Equipment Operator Training offers a hands-on approach to reinforce the safety and operational skills learned in our Saw & Blade Safety Training.

This training includes, but is not limited to:

1. Cut-off saws

2. Soff-cut saws

3. Diamond chainsaws

4. Ring & Cut-n-break saws

Participants will learn best practices for inspecting, starting, operating, and storing equipment. We also cover troubleshooting techniques and common errors to avoid, ensuring your operators are prepared for any situation that arises on the job.

Why Choose Esch for Your Training Needs?

Our customized training programs are specifically designed for the construction industry, ensuring that your crew gains the knowledge and skills necessary to stay safe, efficient, and productive on every project. Whether you're a contractor, homeowner, or equipment manager, our expert trainers will provide the tools and guidance needed to optimize your workforce’s performance.

Visit our training page to learn more or sign up today. Take advantage of this downtime to invest in your team’s safety and skills—your crew’s well-being and productivity depend on it.