Skid Steer Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and CSA.
We Offer Five Types of Skid Steer Safety Trainings
Our regulation-aligned Skid Steer 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 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.
What’s in the Skid Steer Training Course?
Our skid steer safety training course is regulation aligned, and our online version fulfills the classroom portion 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 1.5 – 2 hours.
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
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
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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!
Online Purchase Options
Training Kit Purchase Options
Train the Trainer Purchase Options
Skid Steer Certification Standards
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U.S. Standards
- 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 (Currently Excludes Skid Steers)
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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-M3471-05 – 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 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.
Stay Informed On All Things Skid Steer
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Did You Know?
Annually, there are 26,120 injuries involving heavy machinery in the industry as a whole, with 1,062 fatal injuries in the construction industry alone.
It takes an average of 1.6 seconds for a skid steer to tip over.
Tracks may need replacing as soon as 500 hours and as late as 2000-plus hours.
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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!
