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Environmental Health and Safety

Classroom Hands On Skid Steer Training IUPUI 2020 is a Course

Classroom Hands On Skid Steer Training IUPUI 2020

Ended Jul 1, 2020

Full course description

Course Introduction

This course covers hands on training for operating skid steer loaders for departments, supervisors and employees that own, operate, and/or maintain skid steer loaders in compliance with IU Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Safety Program and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.602 and 29 CFR 1926.651.

Skid Steer Loader Awareness training is a prerequisite for this course.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the module, you will be able to:

  • Operate skid steer loader properly and safely.

Module Topics Include

  • Develop knowledge of general safety considerations, components and controls of the skid steer loaders
  • Principles of operation
  • Safe operating practices and on-the-job operating procedures
  • Learn how to conduct a site safety inspection and a pre-operation equipment check
  • Trainees complete both knowledge and skill based assessments
  • Trainees are expected to demonstrate an established standard of performance for each operating task on each loader type including, start-up, general operating procedures such as loading, digging and transporting materials, and shut down.

Course Creator 

IU Environmental Health and Safety

 
Length: 3 hours
 
Department: 
IU Environmental Health and Safety
 
Credit: Certificate
 
Audience: All IU departments that operate, own and/or maintain Skid Steer Loaders

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