Description

This course focuses on preventing serious incidents associated with front end loader operations, specifically struck-by incidents, caught-in or between incidents, and tip-overs, which can result in severe injuries or fatalities. Participants will learn the importance of situational awareness, using spotters, and adhering to safe operating practices to mitigate these common hazards. The course emphasizes the critical role of communication and feedback among personnel to ensure a safe working environment. Recognize and prevent struck-by incidents in front end loader operations, understanding the risks associated with blind spots and the potential impact of loader loads on ground personnel. Develop an understanding of caught-in or between incidents, learning how to avoid situations where workers may become pinned between the front end loader and other objects or face risks while working underneath loader attachments. Identify strategies to prevent tip-over incidents by operating within design limits, recognizing factors such as load weight, terrain, and speed, and implementing effective communication and feedback mechanisms.

Course Objectives:

• Recognize and prevent struck-by incidents in front end loader operations, understanding the risks associated with blind spots and the potential impact of loader loads on ground personnel
• Develop an understanding of caught-in or between incidents, learning how to avoid situations where workers may become pinned between the front end loader and other objects or face risks while working underneath loader attachments
• Identify strategies to prevent tip-over incidents by operating within design limits, recognizing factors such as load weight, terrain, and speed, and implementing effective communication and feedback mechanisms

Duration: 7 min.

System Requirements

See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base