How technology can help train new operators and improve safety
20 July 2026
As skilled labour shortages bring more inexperienced operators onto demolition sites, intelligent machine technologies and digital training tools are helping contractors improve safety, accelerate learning and maintain productivity without compromising performance. By Wade Turlington, head of compact equipment product management, Volvo Construction Equipment.
Demolition work sites are typically active, tightly packed spaces with a lot of hazards. Errors in these environments can lead to structural collapses and severe safety incidents, so following best practices for jobsite safety and operator technique is critical to avoid these potential risks.
This is especially important as demolition…
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