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:
- Regulations
- Operator Manuals
- Safety Decals
- Types of Trenchers
- Trencher Attachments
- Trencher Components
- Power Sources / Carbon Monoxide Effects
- Basic Operating Controls & Indicators
- 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
- Mounting and Dismounting
- Engine Starting and Warm-Up
- Driving Precautions
- Operator Tips
- Refueling
- Shutdown
- Written Exam
Trencher Hands-on and Evaluation
- Complete Pre-use Inspections
- Evaluate trainee operating a trencher on a work-related course
Review evaluation with trainee
