SKID STEER SAFETY TRAINING

The purpose of this course is to educate people who perform skid steer operations on the rules, legislation and proper application of safe work practices and operating procedures involved in day-to-day activities. It is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of, or who are actively involved in these activities.

Upon successful completion of this course, the operator will:

·        Be able to explain the handling characteristics of the skid steer and different components and attachments either loaded or empty.

·        Be able to explain reasons for maintaining up-to-date maintenance records, and why proper maintenance is important for safe, efficient and productive operation.

·        Identify the controls and their purpose, and demonstrate the proper use of these controls.

·        Identify machine components and their functions.

·        Explain skid steer equipment safety features and their importance.

·        Be able to describe safeguarding of work areas and control measures.

Operators are evaluated by written exam and practical skill level exercises.

This course is intended to inform and improve operator skill levels and does not certify operators as highly skilled nor licensed operators. A training course certificate, describing the specific machine trained on, will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Applicable OH&S Legislation:

- Act: Section 2 & 35 Responsibilities

- Regulation: Part 1 General (15) Safety Training

- Code: Part 2 Hazard Assessment, Elimination & Control

- Code: Part 6 Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices

- Code: Part 19 Powered Mobile Equipment