Excavator 360 Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and Canada.
We Offer Three Types of Excavator 360 Safety Trainings
Our OSHA Aligned Excavator 360 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 with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training you want in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.
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.
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify an 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.
Our video trainings come with informative, training videos, and DIY kit training presentation, the training kit materials. This is a great option for any business that would like to certify its employees using video.
This this not a certification course. It is an information training video on how to correctly conduct a pre-shift inspection. It covers how to correctly conduct a pre-shift excavator inspection.
What’s in the Excavator 360 Training Course?
Our Excavator safety training course is OSHA Aligned, and our online version fulfills OSHA’s classroom training requirement.
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 by OSHA.
Estimated Training Length: Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 2.5 – 3 hours.
Intended Audience:
- Employees
- Supervisors
Course Goals:
- Understand the importance of a pre-shift inspection and how to perform one
- Recognize the common hazards associated with Excavator and how to avoid or mitigate them
- Learn how to operate safely in a variety of on-site situations
Training Scope: Each class contains the following information:
- Anatomy
- Interior Inspections
- Exterior Inspections
- Track System
- Stability
- Principles
- Safe Operations
- Know Yourself
- Know Your Machine
- Know Your Worksite
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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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Excavator 360 Certification Standards
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U.S. Standards
- 29 CFR 1926.600 – Equipment
- 29 CFR 1926.602 – Material Handling Equipment
- 29 CFR 1926.604 – Site Clearing
- 29 CFR 1926.650-652 – Excavations
- 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P, App A – Soil Classification
- 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P, App F – Protective Systems
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CAL/OSHA Requirements
- 1590. Haulage and Earth Moving, General.
- 1591. Haulage Vehicles, Equipment-Construction and Maintenance
- 1592. Warning Methods
- 1593. Haulage Vehicle Operation
- 1594 Fueling
- 1595 Repair of Haulage Vehicles, Tractors, Bulldozers and Similar
- 1596 Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS)
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Canada Standards
- CAN/CSA-B352.0-09 – ROPS, FOPS (General Mobile Equipment)
- CAN/CSA-M12117-05 – Earth-Moving Machinery (TOPS) for Compact Excavators
- CAN/CSA-M3450-05 – Earth-Moving Machinery – ROPS, Laboratory Tests, Performance Requirements
- CAN/CSA-M3450-03 – Earth-Moving Machinery – Braking Systems of Rubber-Tired Machines – Systems and Performance Requirements and Test Procedures
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 Excavator 360 Training?
In line with OSHA requirements, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. OSHA requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher training, OSHA’s 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.
Stay Informed On All Things Excavator 360
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Did You Know?
In the construction industry, excavation accidents that are most common occur due to “cave ins” and excavation walls collapsing.
First developed back in 1796, the grandfather of the modern hydraulic excavator was the steam shovel.
Almost 60 workers die each year in excavation accidents.
68% of those fatalities occur in companies with fewer than 50 workers.
About half of these fatalities occur in companies with 10 or fewer workers. (Source: CDC).
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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!
