Front-End Loader Safety: Operating And Spotting For Front-End Loaders

Front-end loaders are powerful machines that play a critical role in construction and material handling but operating them without proper training can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. This safety training course provides essential guidance for both operators and spotters.

Participants learn how to prepare for safe operation, execute tasks with control and precision, and act as an effective spotter to prevent blind-spot accidents. The course emphasizes communication, awareness, and safe practices on active worksites. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2022), equipment-related incidents are responsible for more than 1,000 construction worker deaths each year, highlighting the importance of proper loader safety training.

This course is ideal for teams seeking to improve job site safety, reduce operator error, and ensure workers are properly trained to manage high-risk equipment.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

This course is designed for equipment operators, spotters, construction workers, and site supervisors who work around front-end loaders.

• Introduction
• Preparing To Operate A Front-End Loader
• Operating A Front-End Loader
• Being A Spotter For A Front-End Loader Operator
• Conclusion

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• Front-End Loader Safety: How They Work And Their Hazards