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Concrete Mixer Truck Safety Training & Certification Course
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and Canada.
We Offer Three Types of Concrete Mixer Truck Safety Trainings
Our regulation-aligned Concrete Mixer Truck certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours, or a more robust training, we can help! We offer online trainings that can be completed in a day, DIY training kits that provide training materials, Train the Trainer certifications that certify individuals to train others and provide training materials, or onsite training. No matter what you choose, we can get you what you want, at a price you can afford.
Online Training
Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
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Training Kits
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is an PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
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Train the Trainer
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify a individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.
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Our Concrete Mixer Truck Safety training course is regulation aligned, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on basic anatomy, machine stability, safe operations, common hazards, and more.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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Train the Trainer Certification
The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in an regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.
Why Do I Need Concrete Mixer Truck Safety Training?
In line with regulations, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. However, most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment.
Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.
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Did You Know?
In 2000, the most common reported injury for concrete truck drivers was sprains and strains.
Concrete truck drivers injure their backs the most, followed by their upper extremities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many yards of concrete are in a mixer truck?
A concrete mixer truck usually carries about 8 cubic yards of concrete, though that number can increase to 10 cubic yards if the machine is fully loaded.
How long does it take to empty a concrete mixer truck
Generally, it takes about six minutes to unload a yard of concrete.
What happens if concrete dries in the truck?
When concrete dries inside the drum, it decreases the capacity of the machine while still increasing the weight. This quickly becomes costly since you’d have to take more trips to transport the same amount of concrete, and the weight decreases the fuel efficiency.
How do you clean out the drum of a concrete truck?
In order to clean out the drum of a concrete truck, you can either use a coarse aggregate slurry to scrub the inside of the drum or use special washout admixtures or wash water stabilizers.
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Vehicles help make our lives easier, from getting us to where we need to go, to helping us transport something. While all vehicles present potential hazards, some are more dangerous than others. A good example is the concrete mixer truck.
In February, a 56-year-old worker was walking to a concrete mixer truck to start his work day. On his way, another concrete truck backed over him, killing him.
According to OSHA, more than 250,000 people work in concrete manufacturing. Of those workers, 28,000 experienced a work-related injury or illness and 42 died in just one year.
Understanding safe practices around concrete mixer trucks are vital for protecting lives. Anyone involved with operating a concrete mixer truck should be properly trained and follow all pertaining safety procedures and standards.
Concrete Mixer Truck Standards
OSHA has published safety tips regarding vehicles like concrete mixer trucks. These are just some safety practices that relate particularly to vehicle safety:
- Make sure back-up alarms on all vehicles are functioning.
- Use care with the load out chute on concrete mixers to avoid injuries to hands and fingers.
- Beware of hot surfaces on equipment and truck components.
- Guard eyes against splashes of aggregate materials during loading and unloading.
- Use hearing protection if needed to guard against excessive noise exposure during cement loading/unloading and while using pneumatic chippers inside truck mixer drums.
Concrete Mixer Truck Safety
- Be sure that trucks and other vehicles are in good working order, including audible back-up warning signals, before operating them.
- Check for overhead clearance while driving and before unloading the truck.
- Because the concrete truck’s center of gravity shifts frequently while driving, take turns slowly and brake softly.
- Be mindful of blind spots while backing up.
OSHA has provided many more tips for concrete manufacturing as well.