Skid Steer Safety

0.45 Hrs
SKU: JCOM-40268

Skid steers are compact, powerful, and versatile machines used across construction, landscaping, agriculture, and industrial environments. Their maneuverability and ability to accept a wide range of attachments make them essential tools — but also machines that demand respect and proper training. This course blends real world best practices with guidance from equipment manufacturers.

Skid Steer Safety

Course Details

Learning 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

Specs

Course Level
Intermediate
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Author | Dan Hannan

Dan Hannan is a certified safety professional – a designation awarded through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals – and an OSHA-authorized outreach trainer. For the past 28 years, he has provided professional environmental, health and safety 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.

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