skid steer construction safety training course

Skid Steer Online Training

Name: Skid Steer Training Online | Hard Hat Training
SKU: O-0397
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.42 (26 reviews)

Rated 4.42 out of 5 based on 26 customer ratings

(26 customer reviews)

$79.00

Skid Steer online training, designed by trainers with 15+ years of onsite training experience. The estimated time for this training is 150 – 180 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-0397 Categories: contruction, Earthmover, general-industry, Mobile Equipment, ON-OSHA, ONLINE

Description

What’s in the Skid Steer Course?

Our skid steer 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 150 – 180 min.

Intended Audience:

Employees

Course Goals:

Understand the importance of a pre-shift inspection and how to perform one
Recognize the common hazards associated with skid steers and how to avoid or mitigate them
Learn how to operate safely in a variety of on-site situations

OSHA Requirements: This course meets the following OSHA Requirements:

SAE J1388-2013 – General Standards for Skid Steers, Personnel Protection
1926.20 – General Safety and Health Provisions, Training
29 CFR 1926.21 – Training and Education
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.602 – Earth Moving Equipment

Training Scope: Each class contains the following information:

Anatomy & Pre-shift Inspections
- Interior
- Exterior
Stability
- Center of Gravity
- Stability Pyramid
- Capacity
- Dynamic Conditions
Safe Operations
- Emotional & Physical Health
- Training
- PPE
Know Your Machine
- Mounting & Dismounting
- Restraint Systems
- Lift Arms
- Attachments
Know Your Worksite
- Communications
- Pedestrians
- Travel
  - With Loads
  - On Public Roads
  - Reversing
  - Load Handling
  - Ramps & Trailers

Why Take Our Online Skid Steer 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 Skid Steer 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.

What Are Skid Steers?

A skid steer, also known as a skid loader or wheel loader, is a small, versatile piece of construction equipment that is commonly used for digging. It's lightweight and maneuverable, and its arms may be attached to a variety of tools for various different tasks.

What Is It Used For?

The skid steer's distinguishing feature is its multitude of attachment choices, which allows it to do a wide range of duties with the same piece of equipment. A bucket is the conventional attachment for a skid steer, but operators can swap it out for any number of alternatives, allowing a skid steer to perform the functions of many various types of equipment. Traditionally, operators utilize the bucket of a skid steer to lift or transport large materials. Some of the most common uses for skid steers are:

Clearing snow
Excavating
Construction
Landscaping
Trenching and digging

What’s In Our Skid Steer Operator Course?

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 150 – 180 min.

Course Goals

There are three main goals this course was designed to achieve. The goals are that, by the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Understand the importance and how to perform a pre-shift inspection
Recognize the common hazards associated with skid steers and how to avoid or mitigate them
Learn how to operate safely in a variety of onsite situations

OSHA Aligned Skid Steer Training

Our Skid Steer Safety course meets the required OSHA Requirements regarding skid steer safety training. The standards are as follows:

SAE J1388-2013 – General Standards for Skid Steers, Personnel Protection
1926.20 – General Safety and Health Provisions, Training
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.21 – Training and Education
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.602 – Earth Moving Equipment

Skid Steer Operator Safety Training Outline

Anatomy and Pre-Shift Inspections: This module of the training will dive into details about each component on the skid steer. There are two sections to this module: interior and exterior.

Stability: This module of the training will cover different factors and aspects of the stability of the machine. It will include topics such as:

Center of gravity
Stability pyramid
Capacity
Dynamic conditions

Safe Operations: The third module of this course will cover topics that pertain to safely operating the machine. This will include emotional and physical health, training, and PPE.

Know Your Machine: This next module of the safety training will discuss how to properly work in, on, and around you machine. This includes topics such as:

Mounting and dismounting
Restraint systems
Lift arms
Attachments

Know Your Worksite: This module specifically talks about situational awareness and why it is important in the workplace. Some of the sections in this portion are:

Communication
Pedestrians
Travel

Why Take Our Online Skid Steer Training?

Our skid steer 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 skid steer 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 skid steer 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 Training for their online training needs.

Why Buy Our Skid Steer Training Courses?

Complete Training: Our goal is to keep you safe and save you money. Train using a program that helps you retain what is learned so that you can put it into practice on job sites.

Cost-Effective: Hiring a trainer to come on site can be expensive. That is why we developed our online curriculum to lower costs while still providing a professional training experience. (Check out our bulk pricing tiers below!)

Records Tracking System: We offer an easy-touse management system. If you have multiple students who are receiving the training, you can have access to all records, 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 to 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.

For more information check out our related articles How Do You Stop a Skid Steer? and Is It Safe To Operate a Skid Steer in Lightning?

Why Do I Need Skid Steer 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 and other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific OSHA training requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher health and safety 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a skid steer weight?

Typically the most common skid steers weigh between 2000 lbs to 10,500 lbs! Learn more!

Why is it called a skid steer?

The skid steer gets its name from the way that it turns. Instead of turning the wheels or tracks themselves, the speed of each side can be controlled independently. This causes the machine to drag or skid across the ground instead of turning like a car.

Can you remove trees with a skid steer?

Yes. There is even an attachment that can be used specifically for pulling trees or stumps out of the ground. Just make sure that you are using the correct attachment.

How many skid steer attachments are there?

There are a countless number of skid steer attachments. There are around 50 attachments in use currently, though there is always innovation happening in the manufacturing companies.

How deep can a skid steer dig?

All skid steers are capable of digging about three feet deep, though some larger options can dig as deep as five feet.

Can a skid steer flip over backward?

Yes. If the machine is carrying an uneven load or travelling with a raised bucket, the center of gravity is altered, and the machine can tip either forward or backward. The machine can even tip sideways if it is on a slope or otherwise carrying an uneven load.

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.

Currently Viewing: Online Training

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.

26 reviews for Skid Steer Online Training

Rated 5 out of 5

Timon – January 4, 2022

The course was easy to follow, and it provided great information on how to operate a skid steer in a safely manner.
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thank you for your wonderful review, Timon! We’re glad that the course was understandable and informative for you.
Rated 5 out of 5

Yufra – March 14, 2022

informative and quick
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks, Yufra. We appreciate you taking the time to rate this course so high. We’re glad that it was so informative for you.
Rated 5 out of 5

Michael B. – July 10, 2022

The course was amazing can’t think of anything
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thank you, Michael, for your awesome review! We’re so glad that you found the course so amazing and that there wasn’t anything you found wrong with it. Please let us know if we can help with any of your other training needs.
Rated 4 out of 5

Clint V. – July 27, 2022

All good
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thank you, Clint, for taking the time to rate the course. We’re glad it was so good for you.
Rated 4 out of 5

Darren O. – August 12, 2022

it was good
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Hi Darren. We are glad you liked the training! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please let us not if we can help you with any other training in the future! And thanks for choosing Hard Hat Training.
Rated 5 out of 5

Grant D. – September 19, 2022

Easy to understand
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks, Grant. We try to make our courses easy to follow along with, and we’re glad it was easy to understand.
Rated 5 out of 5

Peter – October 4, 2022

It was very thorough I feel prepared
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  That is what it is all about, Peter! Thank you for your feedback. We wish for all to feel prepared in their work, and thank you for letting us know that it was a positive experience for you.
Rated 5 out of 5

Kort P. – October 12, 2022

The course was done very well. However I was not able to access the exam upon initial completion of the training material. I would suggest having that ready once the course material has been gone through.
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thank you, Kort, for taking the time to leave us such a great review. We’re sorry that you initially had some issues with the exam, but we hope that you continue to come to us for any training needs you may have.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sam R. – October 15, 2022

Very informative and interesting
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks, Sam! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re glad that you found the course to be informative as well as interesting.
Rated 4 out of 5

Court P. – October 16, 2022

Some information was very repetitive, but otherwise very clear and to the point.
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks for the feedback, Court. We really strive to engrain the material into the minds of those that are taking the course, hence the repetitive feel of it all. Thank you, though, for the feedback. I am sure our content team will utilize that in the future if we ever need to recreate the course.
Rated 3 out of 5

Thomas B. – November 7, 2022

It’s good way to get your skidTeer ticket
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks, Thomas. We appreciate your feedback. If there is anything that can be improved about the course, we would be happy to make adjustments.
Rated 5 out of 5

Derick – November 8, 2022

Graet
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks, Derick. We appreciate the high rating, and we hope that you come to us with any other training needs that you may have.
Rated 5 out of 5

Oscar U. – November 9, 2022

very helpful
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  We appreciate your feedback, Oscar. Thank you for letting us know that the course was so helpful for you.
Rated 4 out of 5

James R. – November 10, 2022

easy to follow
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks, James. We’re glad that the course was easy for you to follow along with and that you found it so helpful.
Rated 5 out of 5

Tina C. – November 12, 2022

its a good way of learning
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  We couldn’t agree more, Tina! Our trainings are easy and informative, and thank you for your great review.
Rated 1 out of 5

Sam D. – December 9, 2022

Course content was good, also engaging. Course is glitchy and kicks you back to the beginning multiple times, timelines given at the start are inaccurate by a factor of hours, if you want to take a break and pause the course, it starts you off very close to the beginning and you have tp retake the whole course again, help line offers no recompense unless you take pictures of your process the entire way through, and then only give you a default 80% passing mark.
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks for taking the time to rate the course, Sam. We’re so sorry that your experience wasn’t very positive. If you ever have troubles with a course being glitchy, don’t hesitate to reach out to us and we can look at your account more closely to determine what the cause may be. Most of the time, it can be due to connection issues, but if it is the course itself, we need to be sure to correct it. You can always reach us at info@safetyprovisions.com or (208) 252-5331. Thanks again for taking the time to let us know about your experience.
Rated 4 out of 5

Derek H. – December 13, 2022

Course was well written and easy to work through
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thank you, Derek, for your great review. We’re glad the course was easy to follow for you and that you found the material to be pertinent.
Rated 5 out of 5

Josefa – December 13, 2022

Very informative, and tells a good amount of things that may not have been known.
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thanks, Josefa, for the great review. We’re glad that you were able to learn new things through the training.
Rated 5 out of 5

Brad L. – December 27, 2022

It is good to have these points in mind for active shooter situations. Knowing how to behave upon the arrival of law officers and emergency medical personnel really helps makes a bad situation better indeed.
- Hard Hat Training – February 13, 2023
  
  Thank you, Brad, for taking the time to rate us on our courses.
Rated 5 out of 5

David Douglas – February 15, 2023

course was good
Rated 4 out of 5

Craig Upshall – February 15, 2023

Focus on the controls more would be great. Course was very informative.
Rated 3 out of 5

Nick Flora – February 15, 2023

When i stepped away from the keyboard for a few moments, it said I had saved everything. It then sent me back to the beginning and had to restart the courses. There is no save feature that works. Other than that, decent course. Kind of long.
Rated 5 out of 5

Brenda L. – February 28, 2023

Easy to understand
- Hard Hat Training (verified owner) – March 1, 2023
  
  Thank you so much Brenda! We try to keep our trainings informative as well as interactive. We are glad to know that you have found this to be the case. Thank you again!
Rated 4 out of 5

Landon E. – February 28, 2023

it works
- Hard Hat Training (verified owner) – March 1, 2023
  
  Hello Landon, Thank you for the review. If there is anything we can do to improve the course please let us know!
Rated 5 out of 5

Easton R. – February 28, 2023

Good
- Hard Hat Training (verified owner) – March 1, 2023
  
  Hello Easton, We are glad you liked the training! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please let us know if we can help you with any other training in the future! And thanks for choosing Hard Hat Training.
Rated 5 out of 5

Robert Tiffany – May 9, 2023

Very good course. It was in depth training.

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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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