What is Excavator Safety?
Excavators are a common sight across construction, utility, and landscaping projects, but their safe use requires more than technical ability. Proper training ensures operators protect themselves, their coworkers, and essential equipment. This program helps workers develop the awareness and skills needed for safe excavator operation.
Course Overview
Powerful and versatile, excavators are indispensable on job sites, but they also carry significant risks if not used correctly. This online Excavator Safety Training program provides strategies for operating equipment safely, preventing accidents, and maintaining compliance with workplace safety standards.
Centred on crawler excavators, the large, track-mounted machines widely used in roadwork, utilities, and building projects, this course highlights best practices for both operators and those working nearby.
It’s designed for new workers, experienced tradespeople needing a refresher, forepersons, and anyone required to understand safe excavator operations.
COURSE TOPICS
- Proper applications and functions of crawler excavators
- Key components and system functions
- Pre-shift checks and routine maintenance
- Basic operation and control techniques
- Spotting and controlling workplace hazards
- Emergency protocols and safe response procedures
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
Estimated completion time: 90 minutes
PASS MARK
To successfully complete the module, participants must achieve a minimum score of 80%. Learners have up to three attempts to meet this passing requirement.
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
