This program teaches participants the principles involved in the safe operation of a Back Hoe.
Theory Training
- Legislation and competency requirements under the OHSA
- Back hoe features, controls and safety equipment
- Stability
- Capacity plate and location
- Preoperational inspection and start-up
- Workplace specific hazards
- Traveling with and without a load
- Traveling safely on public roads
- Loader handling and techniques
- Back hoe techniques
- Planning the job including job site security
- Locates –above and below grade hazards
- Grading and compacting
- Trenching and shoring
- Ramps and grades – “do’s and don’ts”
- Attachments
- Seat belts
- Case Studies
Maximum of 20 participants in a 8-hour session.
Practical Skills Training and Evaluation
Maximum of 6 participants in a 4-hour session.
Training and Evaluation includes:
- Pre-operational inspection and start-up
- Review of machine controls
- Traveling with and without a load (including pedestrian safety)
- Site set up
- Load pick up and handling
- Digging techniques
Participants should have some experience with the equipment prior to the course.