Wheel Loader Safety Instructor Kit

Description

Wheel Loader 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. Wheel Loader 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 and Standards
2. Operators Manuals
3. Types and Uses of Wheel Loaders
4. Wheel Loader Basic Components
   1. Power Train
   2. Steering
   3. Brakes
5. Attachments
6. Safety Features
7. Hand signals
8. Operator Factors
9. PPE
10. Safe Operation
11. Inspections
    1. JSA
    2. Pre/Post Inspection
    3. Maintenance
12. Operator’s Cab
13. Starting
14. Travel
15. Loading
16. Backfilling
17. Stability Affecting Factors
    1. Center of Gravity
    2. Lever Principle
18. Utility Safety
19. Environmental Hazards
20. Exhaust Hazards
21. Fire Awareness
22. Electrocution Hazards
23. Parking
24. Mounting/Dismounting
25. Transport
26. Written Exam

Wheel Loader Hands-on and Evaluation

1. Complete JSA
2. Complete Pre-use Inspections
3. Evaluate trainee on a Wheel Loader on a work-related course

Review evaluation with trainee