RedVector JCOM-40268

Skid Steer Safety

Skid Steer Safety

0.45 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-40268

SME: Dan Hannan

Skid steers are compact, powerful, and versatile machines used acrossconstruction, landscaping, agriculture, and industrial environments. Their maneuverabilityand ability to accept a wide range of attachments make them essential tools — but alsomachines that demand respect and proper training. This course blends real world bestpractices with guidance from equipment manufacturers.
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe what a skid steer is, list the basic types, and identify common attachments
  • List common hazards associated with skid steer operation, as well as their causes and preventive measures
  • Describe the importance of pre-operational inspections and list critical items to check before operating the equipment
  • Discuss skid steer safe operating procedures
  • Describe safety procedures related to skid steer attachments
  • Discuss general safety rules for skid steer maintenance and servicing
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dan Hannan
Dan Hannan is an Environmental, Health and Safety professional of 28 years. Dan is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a designation awarded through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, as well as an OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer. Dan’s professional safety career began in 1990 in the public sector working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Over the last 28 years Dan has provided professional EHS services to the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, and ethanol industries. His work has included project safety management, compliance auditing, risk assessment, training and program development.