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:
- Regulations
- Operator Manuals
- Types of Industrial Tractors
- Articulated Steering
- Power Sources
- Operator’s Compartment
- Safety Features
- Decals
- 3-Point Hitch and Drawbar
- Power Takeoff
- Operator Issues and Factors
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Environmental Hazards
- Inspections
- Pre-Use
- Workplace
- Unsafe Conditions
- Energized Power Lines
- Minimum Clearance Distances
- Operator Error
- Power Line Emergencies
- Center of Gravity
- Lateral Stability
- Rearward Rollovers and Prevention
- Mounting and Dismounting
- Engine Starting
- Precautions
- Driving
- Repair
- Working in the area
- Back Over Accidents
- Use a Spotter
- Tractor Shutdown
- Tractor Refueling
- Written Exam
Industrial Tractor Hands-on and Evaluation
- Complete Pre-use Inspections
- Evaluate trainee on an Industrial Tractor on a work-related course
- Review evaluation with trainee