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Bulldozer Online Training & Certification

Name: Online Bulldozer Training | OSHA Training Online - Bulldozer
SKU: O-0335
Price: 79.00 USD
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Bulldozer online training and certification, designed by trainers with 15+ years of onsite training experience. The estimated time for this training is 120 – 150 min.

OSHA-Authorized: OSHA-authorized courses that are reviewed yearly & updated to meet the latest standards.
Instant Access: After purchasing, you'll have immediate access to the online course.
Printable Certificates: Upon completion, you will receive a printable certificate and OSHA wallet card.
For Businesses: We offer company accounts and bulk discounts.

SKU: O-0335 Categories: contruction, Earthmover, Mobile Equipment, ON-OSHA, ONLINE

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

OSHA Requirements: This course meets the following OSHA Requirements:

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

Bulldozer Training, Bulldozer, and Training

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

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.

For more information check out our related articles When walking or working adjacent to bulldozer operations where is it safe? and How much can a D8 push?

Other Training Options:

We offer two other types of training for this course. The other training types are DIY training kits and a train the trainer certification course. An identical final exam and OSHA-aligned safety training certificate applies, no matter which of the three format options you choose below.

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Our online trainings are great for those who want to learn at their own pace and on their own time. Online trainings can be completed from any location, eliminating the need for expensive seminars.

Employers can assign employees specific trainings and keep track of their progress and exam scores. We also offer group trainings, company accounts, and even bulk discounts for businesses.

This is the current option

Training Kit

Our kits are the perfect resource for those who want the freedom of training employees themselves. Unlike traditional trainings that are taken once, the kit offers a complete initial training as well as activities and materials to train employees long after they’ve been certified.

These materials include practical evaluations, exams, toolbox trainings, accident profiles, ect.

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Train the Trainer

Train-the-trainer courses allow employers to take full control of the training process. Employees who take these courses are fully certified to use the training kit and train others.

This means that employers can hold training seminars and courses without the need for third-party trainers. We will also include a training presentation and materials to train others.

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Managers: Take complete control of your safety training by requesting your custom branch now! We will respond within one business day. Need it now? Call us at (888) 360-8764 for immediate assistance. We are open o Monday through Friday, 8 AM (CST) to 8 PM (CST).

When you purchase (credits) you are essentially buying seats in a virtual classroom. You may assign any employee(s) to any class(es) at any time until those (seats) have all been assigned.

Whether you are looking to save on a few guys or your whole crew, we make it affordable for everyone to get safety training. These discounts are available on all of our online trainings! Look below to see the breakdown of what you can save when you buy your course seats (credits) in bulk with Safety Provisions.

Online Safety Training FAQs

What does each online class cover?

Generally speaking, each course covers the following: 1. Overview of the Course/Introduction to the Equipment 2. Anatomy, including pre-shift inspections 3. Stability Principles 4. Common Hazards/Accident Profiles 5. Safe Operation 6. Rigging and Hand Signals (for crane courses only).

How long is the course?

Trainees go at their own pace, but in general each class (including the exam) takes anywhere from 2 to 2.5 hours. We recommend planning for two or more so you don’t end up rushing through the exam.

Are these courses OSHA-aligned?

All of our Hard Hat Training online courses were built and continue to be updated by our trainers and inspectors using OSHA and ANSI guidelines. But it is important to understand that by OSHA-aligned, we mean it follows to the best of our ability the best practices and safety principles put forth by OSHA. In an online format, it is not possible to cover every code for every situation or hazard across every industry. For this reason, our safety training solutions are tools to further knowledge and help employers train and/or certify their crew. But just because a course or program is OSHA-aligned it does not necessarily mean a company as a whole will be aligned or avoid citation if OSHA were to audit them. There is so much more that goes into collective company alignment with OSHA. For example, workers need to be observed applying in the field what they learned in the classroom. This observation/practical exam should be done by trainers, supervisors, or other designated competent persons. Whether you use our training kits or online courses, we provide guides to help employers do this. Other things that need to be done for ultimate alignment may include but are not limited to: addressing with your crew any gaps in the training or additional hazards or principles specific to your work situation; creating, training on, and enforcing and abiding by written safety programs (also known as plans or procedures); and performing regular inspections and risk assessments.

Are the e-learning classes up-to-date with OSHA standards?

Yes, all of our Hard Hat Training online courses are up-to-date with the latest OSHA standards. As standards change, we make changes to the courses. If you purchase any of our online courses outright, though, it will then be your responsibility to update the course in accordance with any changes to the standard.

Does this course certify or qualify me?

There is a lot of confusion among operators and even companies about what it means to be certified or qualified. Simply put, no, a course does not certify anyone, only an employer does. Or, in other words, because it is the employer’s responsibility to make sure an employee is properly trained, it is also his or her responsibility to say when the employee is “certified,” “qualified,” or “competent.” The online courses, like our training kits on CD or USB Drive or even live training via a 3rd party, is just a tool to help them in doing so.

According to OSHA, all operators of heavy equipment must receive operator training. Proper training must include a classroom portion including a written exam, as well as a practical hands-on portion/exam wherein the operator is observed operating the machine. The online course satisfies the required classroom portion of the training. Upon completion of the course and written exam, the safety administrator of the company will receive a checklist which can be used to observe the trainee on the machine. When done successfully, the administrator signs the bottom of the form. At this point, unless further training is required by your employer, you have done everything required by OSHA to be considered by your employer as “certified,” “qualified,” or “competent.”

If I pass this class and exam can I take my certification and get a job anywhere?

See “Does this course certify me?” This will depend on your employer. Remember, it is their responsibility to see that you are trained and if there is ever an accident, it is they who will have to prove to OSHA that they trained you sufficiently. Because of this, while some smaller businesses may simply accept your certificate and a copy of your test, more often than not they will require you to go through their own training program. This is their right to do so. It is their further responsibility to train you in accordance with the job, site, equipment, etc. Having said that, we have fielded many calls from potential employers who wanted to learn more about the classroom portion of the training we offered. After hearing our explanation, they accepted the online class as satisfying the classroom portion of the required training and proceeded to do their own practical.

How long is the training good for?

OSHA standards dictate that safety certification needs to be completed at least once every three years. Since no online course can provide “certification,” these courses will combine with your onsite practical training to fulfill OSHA’s requirements for up to three years. Having said that, refresher training is required sooner if an employee changes sites or jobs, is asked to operate a different type of the equipment, is involved in a near-miss or accident, or is observed operating the machine in a dangerous manner.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, upon successful completion of the course and exam, you will have immediate electronic access to your test, a certificate, and a checklist you can use for the practical hands-on portion of the training. Simply print them off.

How many people can use this course? Can I play it for several employees at the same time?

When a course is assigned to an employee, only that employee can take the course. There are many reasons for this, but most importantly the course is designed to train that one employee per OSHA regulations. Also, there is a final written exam at the end that will be linked to the trainee assigned. OSHA requires proof of training and if multiple people were to sit in on that one course, they would not get credit for taking it.

Can I customize the classes?

Your business’s learning portal can be completely customized for your employees including colors and logo. Additionally, if you purchase our courses outright to be used on your own company LMS (learning management system), you also get the right to rebuild them and customize them to meet your own needs. If you have Adobe Captivate, which we use to build our courses, customization is even easier.

Are SCORM/Tin Can options available for use on our own company LMS?

All of our online courses are designed to be SCORM-compatible and can be easily uploaded to your company’s current SCORM-friendly LMS. You can license their use annually or purchase them outright. Licensing or purchasing them outright does not, however, give you the right to resell or distribute our courses to parties other than those whom you are training.

If we buy or license the eLearning courses for use on our own LMS, can you customize them for us?

Yes, we have done and continue to do this for clients. Pricing depends on the extent of customization requested. Please contact us for a quote.

Can I resell these trainings?

We do have resale options available. Contact us regarding resale opportunities.

How do I Look Up My OSHA Alignment Safety Certification?

So, you have already purchased a course from us, taken the online training, and passed the certifaction exam with flying colors. Now what? Most people want to print off a copy of thier OSHA Alignment Safety Certification and keep it for your records. Learn how to do that.

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andrew – October 17, 2022

addresses safety well
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
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How Does Online Training Work?

Each employee or individual takes the online course at their own pace. Quiz questions are included along the way to prepare for the final exam (Employers or managers may assign employees to specific safety courses). Quiz questions are included along the way to prepare for the final exam.

Instant access to your safety certification and wallet card is granted when the online course is completed and the subsequent online exam is passed. Once the online exam is passed, administer the practical exam. We suggest correcting any mistakes and having the trainee initial the edit on the practical exam sheet. Congratulations! You have finished your online safety training course.

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