Skid Steer Certification Training – [Complete Video Kit]

OSHA Standard: 1926.21(b)(2)

Our OSHA-compliant skid steer certification training video and kit cover all essential skid steer safety topics and provide resources like a presenter’s guide and sign-in sheet for in-house trainers. Successful completion of this operator training course and quiz ensures employees understand safety standards.

We also offer an online training option that makes it easy for you to assign and track safety training and allows trainees to work at their own pace. All our programs come in both English and Spanish and can be completed in as little as one hour.

OSHA classifies skid steers as earthmoving equipment, and its general safety standard 1926.21(b)(2) requires that employers instruct employees on safe operation. Standard 1926.20(b)(4) echoes this sentiment, noting that only qualified employees should operate equipment.

What Our Skid Steer Certification Training Covers:

Skid steer loaders, also commonly referred to as Bobcats, operate in tight spaces and on rough terrain, so it is essential that anyone operating them understands how to do so safely. Loader operator training will not only help you be compliant with OSHA, but it will also help to reduce accidents and worksite injuries. Our skid steer certification training program teaches employees the following key concepts to keep them safe on the jobsite.

Skid Steer Fundamentals

• What a skid steer is and how it operates
• The different types of skid steer attachments
• How skid steer attachments change the way the machine handles
• The role of maintenance in skid steer safety
• The top reasons for skid steer accident and injuries

Skid Steer Operation

• How to properly get in a skid steer and why safe entry is important
• The proper way to exit a skid steer
• The best practices for skid steer operator safety
• The hazards and unsafe conditions skid steer operators may encounter
• The importance of understanding the specific model that you’re using

Safety Features and Systems

• The safety features that are built into a skid steer
• The role of the pull-down restraining bar and seatbelts
• The importance of the Control Interlock System
• The importance of a cage
• Rollover protections and how they keep an operator safe
• How to prevent being caught in or crushed by a skid steer

How Much Does Skid Steer Training Cost?

Our USB and DVD kit is available as a one-time purchase for $239 and can be reused for on-site training of multiple employees. We also offer an annual online safety training subscription which costs $995 for 1 to 50 employees and $1,495 for 50 to 100 employees. This gives you unlimited access to over 250 safety videos in English and Spanish.

This Complete Skid Steer Certification Program Includes These Items:

Skid Steer Safety Video – Full Length Preview:

FAQs on Skid Steer Safety Training

Answered by our in-house OSHA Authorized Trainer – Jason Hessom

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Is Skid Steer Training the Same as Powered Industrial Truck Training?

No, skid steer training is not the same as powered industrial truck training. OSHA standard 1910.178(a)(1) states that powered industrial truck safety requirements do not apply to vehicles intended for earth moving, such as skid steers.

However, vertical mast skid steers designed to meet the ANSI B56.6 standard are classified as rough terrain forklifts and require powered industrial truck training. This distinction is crucial because it affects the type of training and certification operators need to comply with OSHA standards.

How to Document Skid Steer Training?

Once your employees have successfully completed the skid steer training, you can print the certificate of completion, which comes in our training kit. Keep this one for your records. You can also issue skid steer operators wallet cards to quickly verify who is certified in the field. 

If you choose to use our online management system, you can easily track training progress, including who has passed the quizzes and completed the course.

Does OSHA Have Additional Skid Steer Requirements?

OSHA standard 1926.602 outlines general rules for earthmoving handling equipment, which includes skid steer loaders. It details the need for seat belts, brake systems, rollover protection structures, and other safety features.