Heavy equipment is critical to the success of any construction project. The size and power of these machines also present a degree of risk to the workers who operate them and work around them.
This course will cover using personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, mounting and dismounting a machine, performing walk-around inspections, and using seat belts for safety. It will explain the basic principles behind rigging a load to be lifted, discuss fall protection, and cover the process for locking out and tagging equipment that needs to be serviced. This course will also discuss blocking and cribbing equipment before maintenance and correct lifting techniques.
