Skid-Steer Operator Safety Training

The purpose of this course is to impart rules and practices for the safe operation of skid-steer loaders. This course is not intended to train you as an expert operator of or like machines, but to give you a basic understanding of the operation of these machines and to impart the special safety aspects of operating a skid-steer loader on a job-site. Although the controls vary from Make to Make the safety concepts apply to all. We use the Bobcat® Skid-Steer Loader Operator Training Course for most applications, but will taylor our program to your comply with your company needs.

• Discuss how weight distribution affects skid-steer loader steering and stability.
  
• Explain the difference between Tipping Load and Rated Operating Capacity.
  
• Have an understanding of the hydrostatic transmission, and that the loader will react the moment the steering levers are moved.
  
• Explain why maintenance is an important factor for safe, efficient, and productive operation.
  
• Identify the controls and their functions.
  
• Identify the loader's safety features and explain their importance.
  
• Explain the steps of safe entry and exit.
  
• Explain the reason for changing attachments and the use of the release system.
  
• Know the fundamentals of safe maneuvering, traveling, and working with the attachment.
  
• Know the fundamentals of efficient maneuvering, traveling, and working with the attachment.
  
• Know the importance reading the manual of each machine before operation.

Rates
$185.00 per person (1 participant)
$110.00 per person (2 participants)
$95.00 per person (3 participants)
$85.00 per person (4 participants)
$80.00 per person (5 participants)
$75.00 per person (6 to 15 participants)

*Evening and weekend rates slightly higher, Projector & Screen available at an additional charge of $25.00 per class.

Train the Trainer Rates
$350.00 per person plus at least one master kit needed per company
$750.00 Trainer Master Kit

Class Participants must hold a current and valid Driver's Licence.

The rates above reflect our rates for San Diego County. Training is available in: Orange County, Imperial County, Los Angeles County, San Bernadino County, Riverside County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County & more. Please contact our office for more information on these classes. For training outside of San Diego County, there is no charge for classes of 10 students or more in San Bernardino, Orange, & Imperial Counties. There will be a $125 travel charge if class is less than 10 students. Will travel All over California & US, Contact Us for more information or a quote.

OSHA Requires refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, shall be conducted to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial vehicle safely. Refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when: (A) The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner (B) The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident (C) The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating the equipment safely (D) The operator is assigned to drive a different type of skid-steer (E) A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the skid-steer (F) An evaluation of each industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years. [OSHA Standard 1910.178(l)(4)]