Instructor: Landon Coleman

The primary sources of injury to operators and other personnel working around heavy equipment are:

1. 
   
   Repairing and servicing equipment in dangerous positions.
   
   


2. 
   
   Striking individuals or other vehicles with the equipment, particularly its blade.
   
   


3. 
   
   Unexpected violent tipping of the equipment.
   
   


4. 
   
   Uncontrolled traffic within or through the work area.
   
   


5. 
   
   Unexpected violent shocks or jars to the machine.
   
   


6. 
   
   Sudden movement of a power unit while it is being attached to earth moving equipment.
   
   


7. 
   
   Limbs of trees or overhead obstructions
   
   


8. 
   
   Leaving earth moving or other equipment in dangerous positions while unattended.
   
   


9. 
   
   Failure of lifting mechanisms.
   
   

This course addresses these hazards and more, to help the operator and employees working near heavy equipment to be able to recognize hazards inherent in working with loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, etc. General Operating Precautions will be discussed and toolbox topics for on-site training will be prepared for handouts.

 Class has been cancelled