Industrial Tractor Safety Instructor Kit

Description

Industrial Tractor training complies with training requirements established by The Occupational Safety & Health Act, Subpart O, Section 1926 Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations and Subpart W, Section 1926 Rollover Structures and Overhead Guards. Industrial Tractor training will cover all applicable SAE standards and how to protect workers from several hazards associated with operating and maintaining these machines.

Topics Presented in Class:

1. Regulations
2. Operator Manuals
3. Types of Industrial Tractors
4. Articulated Steering
5. Power Sources
6. Operator’s Compartment
7. Safety Features
8. Decals
9. 3-Point Hitch and Drawbar
10. Power Takeoff
11. Operator Issues and Factors
12. Personal Protective Equipment
13. Environmental Hazards
14. Inspections
    1. Pre-Use
    2. Workplace
15. Unsafe Conditions
16. Energized Power Lines
    1. Minimum Clearance Distances
    2. Operator Error
    3. Power Line Emergencies

17. Center of Gravity
18. Lateral Stability
19. Rearward Rollovers and Prevention
20. Mounting and Dismounting
21. Engine Starting
22. Precautions
    1. Driving
    2. Repair
    3. Working in the area
    4. Back Over Accidents
       • Use a Spotter
    5. Tractor Shutdown
    6. Tractor Refueling
    7. Written Exam

Industrial Tractor Hands-on and Evaluation

1. Complete Pre-use Inspections
2. Evaluate trainee on an Industrial Tractor on a work-related course
   1. Review evaluation with trainee