Backhoes, Excavators, and/or Front End Loader

BOP Classes
    • Skid Steer Loader
    • Arial Work Platforms
    • Backhoes, Excavators, Front End Loader
    • Basic Safety Plus® & BSP Refresher®
    • OSHA Permit Required Confined Space
    • Soil Mechanics
    • Forklift Operator Training or PIT
    • Scaffold Inspector Training
    • Aerial Lift Safety Awareness (19AERIAL)
    • Asbestos Awareness (29 CFR 1910.1001)
    • Benzene Awareness
    • Blood Borne Pathogens
    • Carry Deck Crane
    • Confined Space [Reciprocal ARSC course]
    • Fire Watch
    • H2S Awareness
    • Hearing Conservation Training
    • Lock, Tag, & Try
    • Forklift Safety Awareness
    • Respirator Training
    • Scaffold User
    • Safe Bucket Truck Operation

Backhoes, Excavators, and/or Front End Loader
Lecture and Hands On

Purpose: The purpose of this course of instruction is to provide training requirements for Backhoes, Excavators, and/or Front End Loader operators as covered in OSHA and ASME Consensus Standards.

Terminal Objective: Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the OSHA Standards pertaining to construction equipment by the following:

Given: Incomplete statements on OSHA regulations and the safe operation, movement restrictions, and cautions of Backhoes, Excavators, and or Front End Loader.

You will: Complete the statements by selecting the term or phrase that makes each statement valid.

How Well: Achieve a score of 100% on the Knowledge Check.

Enabling Objectives: After completion of this class you will have knowledge in the following areas:

Hand signals
Underground hazards/locates
Work area protection/traffic control
Manufacturers' operating manuals
Interpretation of relevant regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Trenching/shoring requirements
Maintenance/troubleshooting
Emergency work

You will also have an On-Machine Skills Test that will demonstrate familiarization, inspection, controls and handling procedures.

Length of Class: 3-4 hours lecture, written test, plus On-Machine Skills Test.