SafetyBC Kelowna

This Excavator course has been developed and certified by Fusion Safety Services; a licensed BCCSA Approved Training Provider.

Through a combination of theory and practical application, this course provides an equipment operator training with a focus on managing hazards, selecting, inspecting, and operating skid steers.

Course Content:

• • Safety regulations & standards
  • Excavator fundamentals
  • Hazard identification
  • Preventative maintenance & procedures
  • Pre-operational inspections
  • Job hazard analysis (JHA)
  • Basic operation
  • Proper start-up & shut down protocol
  • Steering, maneuvering & control
  • Load handling
  • Installation & removal of attachments

MANDATORY for equipment practical:

• • • • Safety footwear
      • Highly visible vest
      • Hard hat
      • Safety glasses

Course Credits:

• 2 - CCA Gold Seal Credit