Skid Steer safety training provides participants a general understanding of the safe and efficient operation of a Skid Steer. Participants will be able to identify specific health and safety hazards associated with operating a Skid Steer. Participants will also be required to provide knowledge and understanding with a written test and a field application test.

Course Content:

  • The two segments to the program include classroom theory & practical evaluation
  • Review legislation requirements.
  • Outline Operator the responsibilities.
  • Group discussion on experiences of actual incidents or close calls.
  • Consequences of unsafe operation of a Skid Steer; Legal, Moral, Ethical, Social and Psychological.
  • Review attachments available for Skid Steer and highlight differences.
  • Pre-shift Inspections
  • Stability triangle trapezoid
  • Center of Gravity of the load & Center of Gravity of Skid Steers
  • Capacity of Skid Steers, capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
  • Specific hazards & controls when driving an Skid-Steer.
  • How to respond to an emergency situation involving a Skid Steer
  • List specific driving rules to your use of Skid Steers.
  • Learner Verification and review. Written test
  • Field application verification test

Number of Hours: 4