NFSHW24: Skid Loader Safety
September 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Summary: Skid loaders are useful and versatile machines in the hands of appropriate operators. To utilize them to their utmost, we must understand there is inherent risk in the operation of the machine. This class will talk over some of the basics of skid loader operation including why there should be no passengers, proper transport, safety features, and blind spots.
Intended Audience: Employees that drive Skid Steers and their supervisors
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Discuss statistics regarding skid loader accidents (injuries & fatalities)
- Recognize the need for operators to understand the manual
- Discuss maintenance, upkeep, and repair
- Discuss the need for proper securement when transporting
- Review various warning labels
- Discuss crush and pinch points
Presenter: Dan Neenan, MBA, Paramedic,
Director – National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
This material was produced under grant #SH-000099-SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
