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Lawn Mower Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and CSA.
We Offer Three Types of Lawn Mower Safety Trainings
Our regulation-aligned Lawn Mower 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 Lawn Mower safety training course is regulation aligned, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on anatomy, stability, operations, 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.
While this training encompasses many important safety standards, you will still need to familiarize yourself with any other federal, state, and local standards that apply to your specific workplace.”
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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 Lawn Mower 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. 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.
Stay Informed On All Things Lawn Mower
Did You Know?
The average American spends four hours per week working on lawn-related activities.
There is a British Lawnmower Museum.
Powered lawn mowers cause 68,000 injuries every year. (Source: Lawn EQ).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pushing a lawnmower good exercise?
Mowing with a gasoline or electric powered push mower is moderate exercise. Using a push reel mower will get you to work up a sweat no matter the weather.
How do you start a lawnmower?
Each mower, whether riding, powered push, or push reel, will come with an instruction manual. Before using any mower, read the manual from beginning to end, and memorize the safety information. 80,000 people go to the emergency room with lawnmower injuries every year. Fifteen children die each year from lawnmower accidents.
How do I increase my lawnmowing skill?
The best way to master the proper use of a lawnmower is a combination of study and practice. Read materials, watch videos, and then safely implement the concepts you learn until you do them instinctively and efficiently.
What is the most important lawnmowing safety tip?
Read the manual. This repetition is necessary. Before you unwrap it, sit down somewhere cool and well lit, and start absorbing the words. Examine the diagrams. Spend extra time on warnings and cautions. Identify the important or hazardous components and check the guards.
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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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