Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Backhoe Operator Certification

Why Should You Take This Backhoe Operator Certification Course?

The OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 covers the necessary safety and health regulations involved in construction. This standard requires operator training and licensing as well as periodic evaluations of operator performance. The standard also addresses specific training requirements for truck operation, loading, seat belts, overhead protective structures, alarms, and maintenance of industrial trucks. Refresher training is required if the operator is observed operating the truck in an unsafe manner, is involved in an accident or near miss, or is assigned a different type of truck.

This Backhoe Operator Certification course is designed to provide the operators with the skills and knowledge necessary for a variety of responsibilities and function involved in the operation and maintenance of a backhoe. The training enforces the safety of the pedestrian and the operator. Pre-startup inspection and startup safety procedures, routine maintenance practice, and operating techniques are examined.

The Following Topics Will Be Covered:

• Meaning of OSHA
• Regulation Standard 29 - CFR 1926
• Operators' Accidents Prevention
• All types of fuels
• Visibility, Stability, and Attachments
• Maintenance
• Daily Pre-Inspection
• Tiedown and Load Securement
• Underground Utilities
• Pedestian Awareness
• Components of a Backhoe Loader

Who should attend our Backhoe Operator training course?

• Backhoe Operators
• Construction Supervisors
• Construction Managers
• Anyone who may operate a lift truck

Why you should be certified or have your operators certified:

• It is the LAW
• Reduce your insurance premiums
• Save on backhoe maintenance costs from damage and abuse
• Insure yours and your employees safety

Compliance Standard:  This is the OSHA safety and health regulations for construction training pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.

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