Course Description:
Operating chain saws and brush saws is a highly skilled job that is dangerous if not done properly. This course is designed to teach participants about safe saw operation. Because every saw and situation is different, this course also teaches participants how to handle transportation, refuelling, proper harness adjustment (brush saw), regulatory requirements, pre start procedure.
The term rough terrain Fork lift/lift truck/lift truck is usually applied to fork lift/lift truck/lift trucks used at construction sites, lumberyards, or other outside areas where the ground has not been improved for use by conventional vehicles. Such trucks are not likely to be used indoors except under unusual circumstances.
There are several different types of rough terrain fork lift/lift truck/lift trucks in use. The two most common types are:
These trucks fall into class 7.
Vertical mast and variable reach rough terrain fork lift/lift truck/lift trucks share many of the same components, as do other types of fork lift/lift truck/lift trucks. These common parts include lights, counterweight, controls, gauges, and hydraulic systems.
Rough terrain fork lift/lift trucks are powered with internal combustion engines. They usually are powered with diesel engines, but some are powered with gasoline or liquid propane gas engines.
Course Description:
To provide heavy lift truck and tire manipulator operators with an awareness of the safe operating procedures that must be adhered to in order to operate the equipment safely at IOC.
Duration:
4 hours
Who Should Attend:
This course is mandatory for those who are or will be required to operate a lift truck/tire manipulator on the IOC worksite.
Learning Objectives:
Course Description:
This course has been designed as an introduction to snowmobile safety. The purpose is to make participants aware of the basic operation of the snowmobile and associated safety precautions.
Duration:
4 hours theory; 2 hours practical
Prerequisites:
Each participant must have their own snowmobile as well as appropriate helmet and cold weather clothing.
Who Should Attend:
Any person operating a snowmobile.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of “Snowmobile Safety” each participant will have an awareness of:
Course Description:
To provide the knowledge and skills necessary for operator safety and the safety of other workers in the workplace. Educate operators on the rules, regulations, and proper application of safe work practice.
Duration:
4 hours/8 hours
Who Should Attend:
Anyone using or supervising the use of Skid Steers.
Learning Objectives:
Course Description:
This course is designed to train participants in the safe operation of overhead cranes. It is designed, however, only to cover the basics of safe overhead crane operation and rigging.
Duration:
4 hours
Who Should Attend:
Persons who wish to or are required to operate an overhead crane.
Section 5(b) of the NL Occupational Health and Safety Act states: “Without limitingthe generality of section 4 an employer: – shall where it is reasonably practible, provide the information, instruction, training, and supervision and facilities that are necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of his or her workers;
Prerequisite: Rigging training
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of “Overhead Crane” each participant will have an awareness of:
Course Description:
Operating an aerial work platform (AWP) is a highly skilled job that is dangerous if not done properly. This course is designed to teach participants about safe AWP operation. Because every AWP and situation is different, this course also teaches participants how to handle surface conditions, stability, proper manipulation, positioning, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Duration:
4 hours
Prerequisites:
A NL WHSCC Fall Protection Course (16 hrs)
The NL WHSCC Power Line Hazards Training (4 hrs)
Who Should Attend:
Persons who wish to or are required to operate an Aerial Work Platform.
Section 252(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations states:
“A person shall not operate mobile equipment unless he or she has received adequate instruction and has demonstrated to a supervisor or instructor that he or she is a competent operator; he or she has been authorized to operate mobile equipment, and; he or she is familiar with the operating instructions for a particular equipment before he or she attempts to operate it.”
This course includes both Boom Lift and Scissor Lift.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, each participant will be able to:
Course Description:
You will be instructed on the safe operational procedures of a lift truck in accordance with the manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manual, the user’s operating guidelines, and government regulations.
Operators of lift trucks shall receive retraining at intervals not exceeding three years.
Duration:
4 hours/8 hours
Who Should Attend:
Operators and their Supervisors
Learning Objectives:
Legislation
Company policies and procedures
Operating manual
Lift truck features and safety equipment
Stability
Capacity plate and location
Preoperational inspection
Start-up and shut down
Travelling with and without a load
Pedestrians
Load handling
Ramps and grades
Personnel lifting, lowering, and supporting
Elevators
Refueling/recharging (Battery, Gas, Propane and Diesel)
Recertification: 3 years