Lifting on South Mountain
Videos From the Field This weeks "From the Field" is a short clip of Team Smiley setting a HVAC unit on South Mountain. Shout out to Randy Elmer for the video. View All Posts
Heat Stroke Symptoms
Recognize These Heat Stroke Symptoms Heat is a serious hazard to workers in many industries. Not only when workers are outdoors but also during indoor activity the body can build up heat and struggle to get rid of it. Here at Smiley everyone has access to bottled water and ice. Be sure to load your cooler each day. If you run out during the day, call me and I’ll get you re stocked. (480) 651-3977 Bob View All Posts
Recognizing What Makes You Stressed Out at Work
Recognizing What Makes You Stressed Out at Work In our industry of rushing to the next job, stress will creep in. The stress from the rush can cause us to overlook important step and can cause accidents. Take some time to stop and think about yourself for a minute and let the stress go. The article below can help you recognize it and help you to de-stress. View All Posts
Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates
Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates We are so proud of the employees that have been working hard to enhance their skill sets and get their NCCER Certifications! These employees have made the commitment to complete the Smiley Self Study NCCER program and have passed the required testing. We know that carving the time out to study isn't always the easiest task, but your motivation and dedication is an inspiration. Congratulations! Basic Rigger Tyler Hoffner Swing Cab Crane Matt Clark Gary Sponsler Don't forget! Sunday NCCER Testing - September 18, 2022 Knowing how hard it can be to find time during the week for NCCER testing, Chris has arranged a special testing session Sunday, September 18th for [...]
Parking at Mohave
Parking at Mohave As many of you have seen, parking in front of the building at Mohave is getting a little crowded. This can make it difficult for for both our customers and office staff. If you are a crane operator with your crane based out of the Mohave yard, please park your personal vehicle in the crane yard when you take your crane out for the day. This will alleviate the congestion in the front parking lot. Thank you!
View from the Hook
Videos From the Field This weeks "From the Field" is full of unique camera angles. Kudos to Randy Elmer for attaching his GoPro to the hook and recording from the cab to get a great vantage points. Nicely done! View All Posts
5 Ton HVAC in Hyperspeed
Videos From the Field This weeks "From the Field" is a hyperspeed video of a a "1 up, 1 down" HVAC Lift. Thank you Sean for the video. View All Posts
Sunday NCCER Testing
Sunday NCCER Testing - September 18, 2022 Knowing how hard it can be to find time during the week for NCCER testing, Chris has arranged a special testing session Sunday, September 18th for NCCER Writtens or Practical Tests. If you would like to take advantage of this special testing session, please email Chris to arrange a time. He can be reached at Ctrejo@smileylifting.com or 623-640-6021. Electronic Study Aids for NCCER Certifications Recently, the Training Department developed electronic flashcards to assist with the Rigging and Mobile Crane NCCER Certifications. If you are working toward your NCCER Certification, please utilize the link below while you are studying. The flashcards render well on mobile devices and are easy to use. After your certification [...]
All Uniforms Delivered
All Uniforms Delivered With very few individual exceptions, all uniforms have been delivered. If you haven't received something, it doesn't fit, or you have a different problem with your uniform order, please reach out to Jennifer ASAP. View All Posts
Why Specialized Training?
Why Crane Operators, Riggers & Signalmen Require Specialized Training Often our customer is rigging and signaling the load. It is important to confirm that the customer rigs the load correctly and knows what signals to give. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the load is rigged correctly, and the signal person knows what signals the operator expects to see. Take the time to ensure that the equipment is rigged correctly, and signals are clear. Taking the time to ensure these items will make your job site safe, save time and eliminate a costly incident. View All Posts