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About this Course
Our Earth Mover safety training course is OSHA Aligned and online, fulfilling classroom training requirements. It provides the fundamentals that all operators need to function safely on the worksite, including pre-shift inspections, proper setup, safe operations, minor maintenance, and common hazards. This course comes equipped with practice quiz questions for the final written exam and a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required by OSHA.
This course meets the following OSHA standards:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P – Excavations
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart W – Rollover Protective structures and Overhead Protection
- 29 CFR 1926.602 – Material Handling Equipment
- 29 CFR 1926.603 – Motor Vehicles
- 29 CFR 1926.604 – Site Clearing
Outline
Topics Covered
- Pre-Shift Inspections
- Interior Checks
- Exterior Checks
- Stability
- Knowing Your Machine
- Mounting and Dismounting
- PPE
- Steering and Controls
- Attachments
- Knowing Your Worksite
- Assessing the Site
- Ground Conditions
- Pedestrians
- Traveling
- Earth-Moving Operations
- Bucket Operations
- Dumping
- Trenching
- Ripping
- Compacting
What You’ll Learn
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the function of an earth mover
- Understand what OSHA expects of you
- Learn to conduct pre and post shift inspections to ensure operator safety
- Recognize proper safety load requirements
- Know your machine inside and out
- What personal protective equipment you need
- Understand earth mover characteristics
- Be aware of the common risks associated with earth movers
FAQs
How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?
Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 120 – 150 min.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for employees and supervisors.
Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements?
This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P – Excavations
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart W – Rollover Protective structures and Overhead Protection
- 29 CFR 1926.602 – Material Handling Equipment
- 29 CFR 1926.603 – Motor Vehicles
- 29 CFR 1926.604 – Site Clearing
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