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 the 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, iuehs@iu.edu
Credit: Certificate (expires 3 years from training date)
Audience:All IU departments that operate, own, and/or maintain skid steer loaders