Takween

Equipment Operational Safety

Course Description

Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive, video, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee) and evaluation of the operator’s performance in the workplace. Each candidate will undergo a theory assessment test evaluation for successfully completing the course.

Course Objective

By the end of this course participants should be able to:

Introduction
Types of Heavy Equipment
Hazards Associated with Heavy Equipment, Skid steer loader and excavator
Injury / Illness Prevention for Heavy Equipment Operations
Safety Control measures to be considered in the operation
Applicable Standards

Target Audience

All heavy equipment operators and supervisors

Course Outline

The course will cover the following topics:

Identify the Heavy Equipment used
Identify the Heavy Equipment used
List of types of Construction Equipment
Types of Heavy Equipment in construction site
Group A: earthmoving equipment
Group B: construction vehicles
Bulldozer
Motor Grader
Excavator Equipment
Wheel Loader Skid Loader
Compactor with Sheep Foot attachment.
Dump Trucks
Lifting Equipment
Loading and Hauling Equipment
Compaction Equipment
Grading and Finishing Equipment

Paying and Surface Treatment Equipment
Accident by causes
Importance of Safety and general hazards
Injury/Illness Prevention
Measures to secure Safety
Understanding Machine condition and Maintenance
Safe Operation
Safety management at work sites
Safety Rules and Checks
Safe operation around heavy Equipment
Hand Signals
Other Safety measures for General and speciﬁc equipment
Personal protection
Case Studies
Applicable Standards