Course Information
Backhoe / Skidsteer
Only those who are qualified through training or experience are permitted to operate equipment. Laguna Crane’s training offers a comprehensive OSHA and ANSI operator program for Backhoe-Skidsteer operators. Our comprehensive program will go over safety and operations of the Backhoe-Skidsteer, as well as site-specific safety conditions.
Course Topics:
- The effect of weight distribution on skidsteer loader steering and stability
- Key principles every operator should know
- Difference betwen tipping load and rated operating capacity
- Understanding the hydrostatic transmission
- Loader reaction when steering levers are moved
- Maintenance, including the importance of safe, efficienct, and productive operation
- Identify the controls and their functions
- Identify the safety features and their importance
- Safe entry and exit
- Changing attachments - if needed
- Fundamentals of safe movement and maneuvering
- Working with attachments
- Efficient traveling and maneuvering techniques
- Site hazards and conditions for safe operation
- Shut down procedures
- Safe Service
- Basic hydraulic fundamentals and maintenance procedures for everyday use
- Engaging and disengaging attachments
- Components and safety features
- Operator controls and steering levers
- Loader inspection
Training Highlights
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Contact Information
4109 Hwy. 35 Bypass Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(P) 361-758-3130
(F) 361-758-1213