Trencher Instructor Kit

Description

Trencher training complies with training requirements established by The Occupational Safety & Health Act, Subpart O, Section 1926 Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, Section 1926 Rollover Structures, and Overhead Guards. Trencher 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. Safety Decals
4. Types of Trenchers
5. Trencher Attachments
6. Trencher Components
7. Power Sources / Carbon Monoxide Effects
8. Basic Operating Controls & Indicators
9. Operator Issues and Factors
10. Personal Protective Equipment
11. Environmental Hazards
12. Inspections
    1. Pre-Use
    2. Workplace
13. Unsafe Conditions
14. Energized Power Lines
    1. Minimum Clearance Distances
    2. Operator Error
    3. Power Line Emergencies
15. Mounting and Dismounting
16. Engine Starting and Warm-Up
17. Driving Precautions
18. Operator Tips
19. Refueling
20. Shutdown
21. Written Exam

Trencher Hands-on and Evaluation

1. Complete Pre-use Inspections
2. Evaluate trainee operating a trencher on a work-related course

Review evaluation with trainee