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Skid Steer Hands-On Classroom Training 2026

Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026

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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#iuonly

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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

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