This course is designed to cover the requirements of OSHA regulations (CFR 1910.178) which include formal instruction, practical training & an evaluation of the operators’ performance in the workplace. Either new or experienced operators may attend.

Course Duration

• 4 hrs classroom
• Hands-on practical training
• Evaluation of the operators’ performance in the workplace

Course Content

• Causes of accidents
• Safety awareness
• Relevant OSHA regulations & ANSI / ITSDF standards
• Types of trucks
• Stability principles
• Load centers
• Attachments
• Power sources
• Pre-shift inspections
• Safe operating procedures
• Written test

Practical

• Pre-shift inspection
• Battery charging & maintenance / propane exchange
• Maneuvering
• Stacking / un-stacking
• Load handling
• Dock safety
• Parking / shut-down

This program is designed for both new and experienced operators covering both classroom and practical overhead crane principles. This company & application specific training is conducted at the client location, and instructs trainees on the use of overhead crane equipment as well as proper rigging in their facility.

Course Duration

• 4 hrs classroom
• Hands-on practical training
• Evaluation of the operators’ performance in the workplace

Course Content

• Causes of accidents
• Safety awareness
• Relevant OSHA regulations & ASME standards
• Types of overhead cranes
• Crane components
• Basic principles
• Pre-shift inspections (including the Overhead Crane & slings, attachments, and lifting hardware inspection requirements)
• Hitches & sling angles (rigging)
• Lifting hardware & attachments (specific to application)
• Crane safety hand signals
• Turning loads
• Written test

Practical Training & Evaluation

• Pre-shift inspection ( Crane, slings, attachments)
• Hands-on training & application
• Safe operating techniques
• Work site specific hazards
• Shut-down

This program is designed for both new and experienced operators of aerial work platforms. Included are safe use and operation, as well as OSHA regulations, ANSI / ASME standards, and inspection requirements. This course covers scissor lifts, boom lifts (straight or knuckle boom lifts), as well as man-lifts.

Course Duration

• 4 hrs classroom
• Hands-on practical training
• Evaluation of the operators’ performance in the workplace

Course Content

• Safety awareness
• Applicable OSHA regulations & ANSI standards
• Types of earth moving equipment
• Stability principles
• Pedestrian safety
• Power sources
• Load handling & placement
• Attachments & application and use

Practical Training & Evaluation

• Pre-shift inspection
• Work-site inspection
• Identifying hazards
• Battery safety
• Propane safety
• Safe operating procedures
• Shut-down

This program is designed to provide operator knowledge in safe operation of skid-steer loaders. Topics covered include equipment & work-site inspections, applicable OSHA regulations, operator restraint devices, load handling & placement.

Course Duration

• 4 hrs classroom
• Hands-on practical training
• Evaluation of the operators’ performance in the workplace

Course Content

• Causes of accidents
• Safety awareness
• Relevant OSHA regulations & ANSI / ITSDF standards
• Types of trucks
• Stability principles
• Load centers
• Attachments
• Power sources
• Pre-shift inspections
• Safe operating procedures
• Written test

Practical

• Pre-shift inspection
• Hands-on training & application
• Safe operating techniques
• Work site specific hazards
• Shut-down