Garbage Truck Training Online - Cal/OSHA

Identify hazards associated with garbage trucks and learn how to mitigate these risks. Covers equipment anatomy, safe operating procedures, and more.

Meets California & OSHA training requirements
24/7 accessible, mobile-friendly course format
Instantly print certificate upon finishing course

Duration: 2 Hour(s) Language: English

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About

Garbage trucks are an essential part of our communities. They promote health and improve our quality of life. Operators must know how to safely work in order to continue their important function. This course trains operators in vital topics, including safe operation, stability, common hazard, and anatomy.

Beyond the federal OSHA regulation training, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) requires extra training in accordance with federal OSHA requirements. Completing this training course ensures that you meet the requirements for workplace safety specific to your job. The course includes a final exam and a downloadable completion certificate. In preparation for these, the course periodically presents practice quiz questions for the learner.

Outline

Topics Covered

Overview of the Course
Anatomy
- Interior
- Exterior
- Pre-shift Inspections
Stability
Personal Safety
Know Your Machine
Know Your Worksite

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the laws and regulations that regulate garbage truck operations.
Safely operate equipment and prevent risks of injury.
Remove and prevent hazards using site inspections.
Know the anatomy of a garbage truck.
Understand the CAL-OSHA standards for garbage trucks.

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 90 – 120 min.

Who Should Take This Online Training?

This course is designed for employees and supervisors.

Does This Course Meet CAL-OSHA Requirements?

This course is aligned with CAL-OSHA standard training requirements to cover:

Article 25. Industrial Trucks
ANSI Z245.1-2017 Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment
(DOT) CFR 383.91- Operators of vehicles over 26,000 LBS must possess a CDL.
CFR 396.11- CDL operators must conduct a pre-shift inspection
CFR 395.8 – CDL operators must keep a logbook
CFR 390.21- CMVs must have an official DOT number