Construction Safety Workshop

This workshop is designed to refresh experienced operators on policies and procedures related to the safe and efficient operation of hoisting and heavy equipment at a construction site.

Duration: 16 hours over 2 days
Prerequisite: Operator experience
Format:

Theory and practical exercises in a classroom and laboratory setting.

Evaluation: None
Accreditation: OETIO certificate of participation

Topics:

  • Manuals, regulations, and policies
  • Personal safety
  • Communications
  • Fire safety
  • Operating near utilities
  • Pre-operational inspections
  • Transporting heavy equipment
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Rigging procedures and practices

Resources to
Become a Student

Tools

A day in the
life of an operator

What's it like to be an operator for a day?

Mobile Crane
Tower Crane
Excavator
Bulldozer
Grader
Tractor-Loader-Backhoe