Do you have employees operating earthmoving equipment, including front-end loaders, graders, excavators and/or skid-steers? In both general industry and construction, OSHA requires that each operator be properly trained and evaluated prior to operating any equipment, and anyone working around this equipment must have training prior to exposure. Training must be conducted by a person who has “the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence”. Are your trainers competent to facilitate proper training? This course is intended for trainers, as well as superintendents, managers, supervisors, foremen, and safety personnel, to understand design and operating principles, requirements and consensus standards, and the responsibilities of designated trainers. Topics include:

• Types of mobile earthmoving equipment
• Design, loading and capacity
• Safe operation
• Rollover protection
• Attachments
• Inspections and maintenance
• Environmental factors
• Site-Preparation and excavation considerations
• Demolition considerations
• Operator training and evaluation
• Minnesota-specific requirements

NOTE: The Minnesota Safety Council recommends trainers and supervisors renew their training every three years to remain apprised of changes and updates.

See "Forklifts (Telehandlers): Fundamentals for the Trainer" for rough-terrain forklifts with telescopic-booms.

Virtual Instructor Led Training Requirements: 
Students are required to have video and audio capability and must remain visible to the instructor and facilitator throughout the class. Additionally, students may not use a phone to participate in the training or view the presentation. Students who are unable to meet these requirements will not be permitted to attend

Cancellation Policy:

*Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

Pricing: Member $335.00 | Nonmember $435.00

If you have multiple participants, it may be more cost effective for us to bring this training to you! Please submit a TRAINING REQUEST FORM to learn more.