This course provides essential training on the safe operation of skid steer loaders, emphasizing their functionality, common hazards, and best practices for both operators and spotters. Employees will gain a thorough understanding of how to safely operate and maintain these versatile machines to reduce the risk of injury and improve workplace efficiency.
Highlights include:
- Overview of skid steer components and their functions
- Common uses and capabilities, including attachments
- Recognition and avoidance of tip-over, crushing, struck-by, and collision hazards
- Best practices for maintaining machine stability on slopes and uneven ground
- Detailed pre-shift inspection procedures for safe operation
- Safe mounting, operation, and dismounting techniques
- Methods for material handling: arc penetration, step penetration, and undercutting
- Safe parking and shutdown procedures
- Role and responsibilities of a spotter, including standardized hand signals
- Safety precautions for working around overhead and underground utilities
By the end of the course you will have learned:
- How to operate a skid steer safely and effectively under various conditions
- How to identify and mitigate potential job site hazards related to skid steers
- Proper inspection, startup, and shutdown procedures
- Best practices for working as or with a spotter to ensure safe navigation and communication
- The importance of physical readiness and situational awareness when using heavy machinery