Power Mobile Equipment
Power Mobile Equipment Operator's Course (1 Day)
We have developed a FULLY COMPLIANT Power Mobile Equipment operators course. This course meets the requirements of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Canada Labour Code OHS Legislation.
The course addresses all aspects of the new Power Mobile Equipment Legislation as well as providing instruction, reference material, examples of policies and checklists, as well as specific guidance for employer to achieve compliance with this legislation and establish due diligence.
Theory of power mobile equipment operation is provided to the participant through the use of various modules. With the basics having been taught to the participant, they return to the employer with the knowledge and theory of power mobile equipment. In accordance with the legislation, the employer then must provide adequate supervision of the employee operating the specific equipment at the specific work location. This supervision and mentoring must continue until the employer believes that the employee is competent in operating their equipment. In Saskatchewan, a minimum of 16 hours of combined classroom and practical training must be completed by a operator. The Saskatchewan standards are similar to the OSHA standards but do exceed them in some sections. This course does not cover the use of ATVs' or snowmobiles' as each province addresses the use these types of equipment within their own applicable pieces of legislation (ATV Act, Snowmobile Act). There are specific courses available for these types of equipment.
This course is made up of a series of modules. There are some mandatory modules that will be taught to all Power Mobile Equipment classes as they contain generic information that applies to all equipment. The remaining equipment specific modules are chosen according to the needs of the customer.
Mandatory Modules for all Power Mobile Equipment:
Optional Modules - Dependent Upon Type/Class of Power Mobile Equipment
- Module 1 - OHS Law as required by the Participants (Sask., Alta., Man., OHS Legislation; Canada Labour Code)
- Module 2 - Slips, Trips and Falls - Muscularskeletal Injuries and Power Mobile Equipment
- Module 3 - Classes/Types of Power Mobile Equipment
- Module 5 - Inspection and Maintenance of Power Mobile Equipment
- Module 6 - Refueling/Recharging of Power Mobile Equipment
- Module 7 - Electrical Hazards (overhead, above and below ground facilities)
- Module 10 - Spot the Problem (Risk Identification Summary)
Power Mobile Equipment Assessor/Instructor Course (2 Days)
- Module 4 - Stability Triangle and the Forklift
- Module 4 - Stability Triangle of Riding Lawnmower Equipment
- Module 4 - Stability of Small Utility Type Vehicles (Gator, Golf cart, etc. - NOT including ATV)
- Module 4 - Stability of Tractors
- Module 4 - Stability of Elevating Work Platforms (Scissor, Boom Lift and Pneumatic Lifts)
- Module 4 - Stability of Telehandlers
- Module 4 - Stability of Skid Steers
- Module 4 - Stability of Bucket Hoe
- Module 4 - Stability of Loaders
- Module 4 - Stability of Graders
- Module 4 - Stability of Bull Dozers
- Module 4 - Stability of Trenchers, Pipe Laying Equipment
- Module 8 - Rigging and Slings for Power Mobile Equipment (dependent upon type of power mobile equipment)
- Module 9 - Operation of Riding Lawnmower Equipment
- Module 9 - Operation of Small Utility Type Vehicles
- Module 9 - Operation of Tractors
- Module 9 - Operation of Elevating Work Platforms (Scissor)
- Module 9 - Operation of Elevating Work Platforms (Boom)
- Module 9 - Operation of Elevating Work Platforms (Pneumatic)
- Module 9 - Operation of Telehandlers
- Module 9 - Operation of Skid Steers
- Module 9 - Operation of Bucket Hoe
- Module 9 - Operation of Loader
- Module 9 - Operation of Loaders
- Module 9 - Operation of Graders
- Module 9 - Operation of Bull Dozers
- Module 9 - Operation of Trenchers, Pipe Laying Equipment
The course addresses is designed for the employer to achieve compliance with the legislation and due diligence through the use of a in-house instructor or assessor to determine the competency of their employees in the operation of the equipment. Some employers believe that when they hire an employee with credentials or hire consultants to provide training to their employees, they have met their obligations. This is not true. In the OHS legislation for each province, it is very clear that only the employer may determine if the employee is competent in their knowledge and skills for operating specific equipment at the worksite.
The Power Mobile Equipment Assessor/Instructor Course provides the information, legislative understanding and skills for an employer to supervise and mentor their employees to achieve compliance. The candidates are provided with generic checklists, generic policies and some example practical evaluation forms to modify in their worksite to meet their specific needs.
This course addresses the specific need of the employer to understand their obligations and role in providing a safe worksite through proper specific instruction, competent supervision, mentoring and safety program development.
1st Day - Power Mobile Equipment Equipment Course:
2nd Day - Instructor/Assessor Skills:
- Modules 1-9 - Power Mobile Equipment Operator's Course
- Module 10 - Classroom, presentation styles
- Module 11 - Instructor Personal Skills
- Module 12 - Adult Learning Styles
- Module 13 - Harassment in the Classroom Environment
- Module 14 - Practical Evaluations
This is a new course specifically designed to meet the requirements of the amendments to the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Legislation. While designing the course, we ensured that the material also met the legislative requirements of Manitoba, Alberta and the Canada Labour Code. Powered mobile equipment now covers any piece of motor powered equipment on a work-site that carries the weight of the operator. For example: zoom-boom, reach trucks, forklifts, riding lawnmowers, riding snowblowers, yard tractors, skid-steer, gators etc.
This course will cover general material regarding pre-use inspections, maintenance, operating techniques, safe operating practices, safe loading, safe carrying and safe unloading. Additionally, the legislative requirements (OHS Laws), policy development, checklist development, training record requirements and the requirement for powered mobile equipment job safety analysis will be covered. The participants in this course will be provided with enough information for their employer to understand the changes, and complete the worksite and equipment specific training as stipulated in the legislation. Specific modules on zoom-booms, scissor-lifts, skid-steer and forklifts will be covered as well as appropriate.
This course will satisfy 8 hours of the 16 hours of training minimally specified in the amendments.
The Power Mobile Equipment Legislation
Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (2007)
Power Mobile Equipment Requirements
Minimum Training Requirements for Competent Operator of Power Mobile Equipment
In this Table, ‘PME’ means Power Mobile Equipment
I Course Content:
A. Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2007/08 Related to Power Mobile Equipment (PME):
1. Duties of employers and operators
2. Protection of workers, risk assessment and visual inspection
3. Operation of PME
B. Types of PME:
1. Terminology
2. Types of PME
3. Specific design of PME to be operated
4. Manufactures requirements, recommendations and specifications regarding load ratings and safety factors
C. Site Evaluation:
1. Check route of travel, clearances and ground conditions, including the presence of workers, structures, power lines, underground services or
other equipment
that may constitute a hazard
2. Check site of operation, including the nature of ground, gradients and potentially dangerous situations and the appropriate response
D. PME Controls:
1. Identification and use of controls
2. Pre-start check/ Post-operating check
3. Start-up
4. Perform operating adjustments
5. Shut-down
E. Operation of PME:
1. Movement to location
2. Set-up of PME
3. Check for safety of other persons before movement
4. Safety precautions while PME is unattended, in storage or in transit
F. Rigging where applicable:
1. Inspection of ropes and rigging equipment
2. Reeving: sheaves; spools; drums; wire ropes
3. Rigging loads: hooks; safety catches; shackles; end fittings and connections
4. Rigging slings: configurations; angles; safe working loads
5. Safety factors for loads and workers, wire rope inspection and maintenance
G. Signalling where applicable:
1. Designated signaler: position; visibility; number of
2. Methods of signaling: hand; radio
H. Maintenance of PME where applicable:
1. Maintenance schedule; planned preventative maintenance
2. Inspection and repair procedures
3. Blocking and the safe position of parts during maintenance and servicing
I. Maintenance/repair records where applicable:
1. Record inspections, repair, maintenance, calibrations and work activities
2. Hours of service
3. Signed by the authorized person performing inspection, maintenance and calibration
II Course Duration:
A minimum of 16 hours, classroom and practical training combined. An employer or contractor shall conduct an examination of practical skills for each operator required or permitted to operate a specific type of powered mobile equipment.
If an operator has previous experience in operating a specific type of powered mobile equipment and can demonstrate their ability to the satisfaction of the person directing the training program, that person, may accept the operator’s previous training and experience as meeting all or any part of the requirements of the training program.
Where an operator has not operated a specific type of powered mobile equipment for a period of three or more years or where the powered mobile equipment design has changed significantly, the employer or contractor shall evaluate, re-train and re-examine the operator to ensure their competency.
