Course
Skid Steer Hands-On Classroom Training 2024
Ended Jun 30, 2024
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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 a skid steer loader properly and safely.
Module Topics Include
- Develop knowledge of general safety considerations, components and controls of the skid steer loader
- 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 (expires 3 years from training date)
Audience: All IU departments that operate, own and/or maintain Skid Steer Loaders
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