Upon completion of this training, workers will understand:

• Describe the features of a skid steer loader

• Understand the general safe operating procedures of skid steers

• Demonstrate an understanding of the applicable regulations

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of operators

• Understand different attachments and their uses

• Conduct competent workplace inspections

• Conduct competent pre-operational machine inspections

Operators are required to demonstrate competency with skid steer loaders through a practical evaluation, including: 

• Familiarization

• Pre-operational inspections

• Safe operating techniques for travelling, loading and unloading, and working with different attachments.