Any person who operates earth moving equipment must complete safety training for each type of equipment before they operate the equipment. Training includes classroom instruction with a skills evaluation of equipment operation to demonstrate their ability to apply the safe earth moving equipment operating procedures for the terrain and conditions in their area. After completing the training, the operator must demonstrate through written exams and a pass/fail instructor evaluation the following knowledge and skills:
- The Operator’s Manual
- Pre-start procedures, which include proper safety checks
- Starting and warming up the machine
- Proper operational procedures, which include use of all controls
- Demonstration of travel maneuvers necessary for the types of terrain they will encounter
- Proper hook-up of equipment and attachments that may be used with the machine
- Operation of the equipment with various attachments
- Proper shut-down procedures
- Proper transportation and load securement procedures
- Proper personal protective equipment