Although most jobs have their own associated hazards, if you operate heavy equipment, you have more than your fair share of dangers to contend with. For that reason, the federal government and many employers require heavy equipment operators, and those who work near heavy equipment, complete safety training courses.  

Why Is Heavy Equipment Safety Training Important?  

Construction sites, warehouses, and shipment facilities are already hazardous, but when you add heavy equipment to the equation, those workplace dangers double or even triple. One of the best ways to prevent injuries, fatalities, and accidents caused by heavy equipment is through safety training.  

Heavy equipment safety training covers common hazards you’ll find at your jobsite and how to prevent them, which includes learning about: 

• Proper personal protective equipment to use 
• Appropriate hand signaling and rigging 
• Operator safety best practices 
• Lockout/Tagout procedures 

Of course, if you’re a heavy equipment operator, the majority of your training will surround safe operations of the heavy equipment and how to safely work in the vicinity of other people and machinery.  

On the other hand, if you simply work near heavy equipment, your training will be primarily focused on related hazards to look out for and appropriate personal protective equipment to wear around heavy equipment.  

Why Choose Us for Heavy Equipment Training Online? 

Your life is busy enough without having to worry about completing the safety training required by the federal government or your employer. Lucky for you, our training programs are 100% online and self-paced so you can fit in your training as it fits your schedule, not the other way around.  

Plus, we have a variety of courses that address all types of heavy equipment, such as aerial lifts, boom trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, cranes, chainsaws, and much more. 

With over 20 years of experience in heavy equipment training, you can rest assured that our training programs are OSHA-compliant and will fulfill your federal training requirements. Sign up for your training today!