Water Truck Online Training

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To ensure safety on any job site, enroll in our Water Truck Operator course tailored to meet your site-specific needs.

Based on OSHA Industry Standards
Flexible, Self-Paced Mobile Learning Module
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Duration: 2 Hour(s)

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About

About this Course

Our Water Truck training course is regulation-aligned and online, covering anatomy, stability, safe operations, and hazards, ensuring training meets classroom requirements.

During training, we will cover the operation of a water truck, including its components, pre-shift inspection, stability principles, safe operating procedures, PPE requirements, and common hazards. We also cover tank filling, spray deployment, tank travel, and hose operation. Stability principles will be discussed to prevent rollovers.

Finally, we will cover safe operating procedures, including proper PPE wear, and addressing common hazards in water truck operations.

We also include practice quiz questions throughout the course for the final written exam and a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam, as required by OSHA.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following OSHA standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926.600 – Equipment
- 29 CFR 1926.601 – Motor Vehicles
- 29 CFR 1926.28 – PPE

Outline

Topics Covered

Anatomy & Components
Stability Principles
Safe Operations
Common Hazards

What You’ll Learn

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

Understand the applicable rules and regulations for water truck operations.
Conduct proper loading and unloading techniques
Understand how to safely work with cargo and general handling of equipment
Ensure a site free of safety hazards
Conduct safe operations with unit specific operations.
Identify the anatomy of a water truck.
Understand the importance of performing pre-shift inspections.
Recognize the need for proper machine maintenance.
Identify and mitigate typical hazards associated with water trucks.
Understand how weather conditions, including heat and cold, can impact operations, and learn to navigate various working conditions safely.

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.