Bulldozer Online Training & Certification

Description

What’s in the Bulldozer Course?

Our Bulldozer Safety Training course is regulation aligned, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on anatomy, 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.

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 120 – 150 min.

Intended Audience:

• Employees
• Supervisors
• Managers
• Employers

This course covers the following OSHA standards:

• 29 CFR 1926.600 – Equipment
• 29 CFR 1926.602 – Material Handling Equipment
• 29 CFR 1926.604 – Site Clearing
• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart W – Rollover Protective Structures
• 29 CFR 1926.20 – General Safety and Health Provisions, training
• 29 CFR 1926.21 – Training and Education

Why Take Our Online Bulldozer Safety Training?

Our online training course provides a substantial, thorough, and effective way to learn how to work safely. We’ve been providing industry-specific safety training solutions for individuals, safety managers, and business owners for over 15 years.

The online course meets the classroom requirement for occupational safety training. It also includes a proficiency checklist that employers can use to perform a practical evaluation, in accordance with standards and regulations.

We have fine-tuned this training to provide you with the best experience possible. Our robust training approach gives an interactive experience that helps learners retain information and apply it on the job site, preventing costly accidents and fines. Safety training is an investment. That is why hundreds of companies and individuals all over the world trust the Hard Hat Training Series for their online training needs.

Why Buy Our Online Bulldozer Safety Training?

• Complete Training: First and foremost our goal is to keep you safe and save you money. Don't risk getting expensive OSHA fines because you settled for a sub-par training program that didn't cover safety topics in depth. Train using a program that helps you retain what is learned so that it is put into practice on job sites.
• Cost-Effective: Hiring a trainer to come on-site can be expensive. In contrast, our online curriculum lowers costs while still providing a professional training experience.
• Records Tracking System: We offer an easy-to-use management system so that if you have multiple students who are receiving the training you can have access to all records, all-terrain certificates, observation guides and more! (contact us if you would like us to quickly create a company account for you)
• Train Your Way: You can use this online training program for new hire training, refresher training or train remotely. Access it from anywhere and work on your schedule.
• Interactive Learning: Special reminders and quiz questions throughout the course prep students for the final exam so that it is passed the first time.
• Corporate License: Do you want to host this course on your own server? Contact us about obtaining broadcasting rights for this and any of our other online courses.

The Best Certification Training Program—Bulldozer Training Course

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What is a Bulldozer?

A bulldozer, also commonly called a dozer, is a large demolition and pushing machine that is frequently used in construction and mining projects. Dozers are mostly used for earthmoving tasks such as excavating, demolition, and leveling dirt.

Bulldozers travel on strong metal tracks, making them perfect for uneven terrain but are not suitable for use on finished concrete or asphalt.

What Are Dozers Used For?

A bulldozer can be used for a wide range of tasks. Dozers are commonly seen in a range of industries including construction, mining, and farming due to its large flat blades and its ability to push and transport large volumes of dirt.

Bulldozers are commonly used for road construction and clearing a worksite of rubble and debris. Dozers are also useful for various types of heavy-duty maintenance, such as snow plowing and asphalt tearing.

Since you are able to change the blade type, the dozer’s adaptability and multifunctionality are increased. A dozer can be used to clear brush and waste, in addition to pushing earth and soil around. A bulldozer can also be used to load trucks, grade a surface, and grind rocks. They could also be used to clear vegetation prior to digging a foundation.

Does OSHA Require Safety Training?

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, requires all loader and earthmoving operators to be trained and certified as an operator before they are permitted to drive any heavy machinery. This would include anyone who is hired or needs to operate a dozer to fulfill their terms of employment.

Employers are responsible for providing their employees with a workplace that is free of safety and health hazards. If this cannot be accomplished, employers must provide any and all resources and safety tools that will keep their employees safe on the job. This includes safety training courses that adheres to OSHA Requirements.

Heavy Equipment Training: The Bulldozer

Safety training is a type of alignment training that is provided to protect a company and its employees. Bulldozer safety training refers to a learning program that educates employees on safely working with, on, or around a dozer in order to reduce risk and the possibility of accident or fatality on the jobsite.

Why Do I Need Safety Training?

While bulldozers have tremendous strength and are very useful, they can present an immediate danger if operated incorrectly. This is why safety training is essential to any operation involving heavy equipment. Employees should only operate a dozer if they have received the necessary safety training and meet the designated qualifications.

Our Bulldozer Safety Training

Now that you know what dozers are, what they are used for, and why safety training is important, we will dive into what to expect with our safety training. Throughout this article we will be discussing some of the different modules of our Bulldozer Safety Training Course.

Anatomy of Your Equipment

OSHA requires each piece of heavy equipment to pass inspection before use. This is why knowing the different parts of the bulldozer is important. You will understand what hazards to look for when performing an inspection.

You should not use the machine if any of its components are damaged. Employers are expected to fix dangerous equipment to maintain worker safety. A complete inspection is an important preventive way to make sure equipment is safe for use and that all systems are working properly.

In the first part of our bulldozer safety course, we cover all the interior and exterior parts of the machine. Some of the interior components that are covered are:

• Cab floor
• Cab seat
• Seat belts
• Controls
• Parking brakes
• Many more

On the other hand, some of the exterior components that are discussed are:

• Engine
• Light
• Frame
• Tires or Tracks
• Sprockets and idlers
• Hydraulic components

Bulldozer Stability

The stability of dozers is based on the principle of balance and leverage. When working on a level surface, you don’t need to be too concerned about tipping points.

However when you are working on any kind of slope, this will be something you must take into account. Too much weight to the right, left, front, or rear in such instances will cause one side or the other to become the tipping point, ultimately causing the dozer to roll over.

Another term to keep in mind is center of gravity. The center of gravity on a dozer is relatively low, which increases traction and stability while working on slopes and unstable surfaces. This also improves the transfer of power into the ground.

Load Limits

You must be aware of and respect the machine’s and bucket’s load capacity. This involves knowing the weight of the load you’re lifting and making sure it doesn’t exceed the machine’s load capacity restrictions.

Knowing Your Dozer

While some bulldozer operators have driven these machines, other operators are new and do not have that kind of experience. However it begs the question, is having experience a good thing? While your immediate answer seems obvious, let’s take a look at all possibilities.

Experience can show that you are accomplished and well practiced, but sometimes experience gives way to unsafe habits, and habits are very difficult to break. Meaning that you could be doing something often enough that you don’t stop to consider whether or not it is actually safe. This is why knowing your machine is important.

Dozing

Bulldozing, in general, is the process of pushing material straight ahead in front of a dozer across a set distance. There are many different bulldozing techniques. Some of the techniques you will learn in this course are:

• Straight dozing
• Slot dozing
• Side-by-side dozing
• Wet-materials dozing

Operator’s Manual

You must also read and be familiar with your company policy and the operator’s manual. This applies to both the dozer itself and any attachments you will be using. The manual contains detailed instructions for safe operations, maintenance, attachment procedures, pre-shift checks, and capacity and warning labels.

Knowing The Jobsite

Knowing your jobsite is just as important as knowing your machine. Your jobsite alone can present many hazards and risks, knowing where and how to identify these risks will further prevent an accident or injury.

Pedestrians

It is usual for employees or other pedestrians on busy construction sites to be completely focused on what they are doing. There is no place for assumptions: if they believe you can see them but you can’t, or if you believe they are aware of you and your intentions but they aren’t, it’s a formula for disaster. Ultimately, it is your job to be mindful of all pedestrians.

Traffic

Always be aware of your surroundings, especially if your employment requires you to operate near vehicular traffic or on a site with several pieces of equipment coming and going at the same time. Follow specified traffic patterns and respect all pre-set lights and signs.

Lighting

Plan for appropriate lighting, especially if you will be working in the early morning or late at night. Do not drive in the dark unless the dozer has operational lights and the light provided is suitable for your needs. Using a truck’s headlights as the primary source of light is insufficient. Poor lighting can reduce vision and result in an accident.

Communication

Communication is essential when it comes to accident prevention and keeping everyone safe. The best form of communication is auditory communication, whether by radio or face to face. If you need to have a conversation, lower the blade, engage the parking brake, turn off the machine, and remove your hands from the controls before allowing anyone to approach.

What Else to Expect With Our Safety Training

This training course is OSHA-aligned and covers OSHA’s classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on equipment and anatomy, maintenance and inspections, safe operations and stability, common hazards, and more. This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. Upon successful completion of the course and exam, you will have immediate online access to your certificate of completion. You have the option to download the practical evaluations for the specific course. Although the practical evaluation is not a required part of the online course, we strongly recommend completing it under the supervision of your employer to ensure your mastery of the safety training topics.

Why Take Our Bulldozer Operator Training?

Our bulldozer online training course provides a substantial, thorough, and effective way to learn how to work safely. We’ve been providing industry-specific safety training solutions for individuals, safety managers, and business owners for over 15 years.

The bulldozer online course meets the classroom requirement for occupational safety training. It also includes a proficiency checklist that employers can use to perform a practical evaluation, in accordance with standards and regulations.

We have fine-tuned this bulldozer training to provide you with the best experience possible. Our robust training approach gives an interactive experience that helps learners retain information and apply it on the job site, preventing costly accidents and fines. Safety training is an investment. That is why hundreds of companies and individuals all over the world trust Hard Hat Construction Safety Training for their online training needs.

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