Occupational Health and Safety Regulations require employers to ensure that only trained and competent operators are permitted to operate powered mobile equipment.
Regulations define a “trained operator” as a worker who:
  • has successfully completed a training program that includes all of the elements set out in Table 11 of the Appendix for the type of powered mobile equipment that the worker will be required or permitted to operate; or
  • is completing the practical training required by Table 11 of the Appendix under direct supervision of a competent operator within the meaning of clause (a).
Saskatchewan OH&S legislation as per Part 11 states that every employer or contractor shall ensure that machines are operated only by a competent worker; and, that workers are informed of any risk associated with, and trained in the safe use of, the machines.
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While the specific training will change for each type of PME, the general requirements are the same, no matter the type of equipment being operated; a riding lawn mower, a Zamboni, a forklift or any other type of powered mobile equipment. 
  1. An operator is required to have training on the best practices and legal requirements. 
  2. An operator is required to have hands on experience operating the equipment. This could be previous experience or new experience under supervision. 
  3. An operator is required to demonstrate their skills during a practical evaluation. 

This is very similar to the process used to obtain a driver’s license for a vehicle. One needs to study best practices and legal requirements, and then take a written test. Those who succeed are given a Learners License. They then must drive under the supervision of a licensed driver to gain experience. Once skills are advanced enough, a Driver Exam can be scheduled to have a practical skills evaluation done by SGI. This is similar to the process used for PME.  

A Training Options: 
• Webinar: The theory portion of the equipment training can be delivered by “webinar” to anywhere you have access to the internet and mobile device or computer. Check out the Calendar for open registration webinars, or book a private one just for your company!
• In Person: Our certified instructors will come to your location to deliver the theory training at your facility.

This will count towards 4 of the required 16 hours of training. Operators could be considered to have a “Learners License” and operate under close supervision.

B Experience Options:
• Previous Experience: The operator has previous experience using the equipment under supervision. Documentation can be supplied to help verify these hours. 
• Company Supervised: The operator can be closely supervised on the worksite while they accumulate experience. Documentation can be supplied to help verify these hours. 
• Instructor Supervised: Our certified instructors will come to your location and supervise the operator until the required hours are complete.
This will require a minimum of 12 hours toward the 16 hours of training time. 

C Evaluation Options:
• Company Evaluated: Company has a competent internal evaluator that can perform the final on-machine practical evaluation. Estimated 60 to 90 minutes per machine.
• Instructor Evaluated: Our certified instructors will come to your location to perform the final on-machine practical evaluation. Estimated 60 to 90 minutes per machine.
Training must meet the specific requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. A minimum of 16 hours combined theory and practical training is required on all powered mobile equipment.

The Saskatchewan Safety Council offers the necessary training to meet these regulations through two training formats.
  1. Blended learning programs which combine online training and on-location operator evaluations.
  2. In-person, hands-on, individual operator coaching and evaluation on the specific equipment that is to be utilized.
​​Unless otherwise stated, our power mobile equipment training certificates do not expire. ​
The Saskatchewan Safety Council can accommodate your training needs to ensure operators use proper and safe techniques. We provide training on a wide variety of equipment, not all of which is listed on our site.

For evaluations, Power Mobile Equipment (PME) equipment must be in safe operating condition and meet all safety standards and regulations. Customers are expected to provide a safe open area to operate the PME type and if required, some items or products to handle with the forks or buckets (if applicable). We also require an onsite facility in which we can deliver the theory (classroom) portion of the training.

Evaluation costs are based on the number of participants, the experience level of the operators being evaluated, and the number of equipment attachments they need to be evaluated using.
Blended Learning Programs:
  • Aerial Work Platforms
  • Agricultural Tractors
  • Forklift (Class I - VII)
  • Power Mobile Equipment Evaluator
  • Skid Steer Loader
  • Variable Reach Material Handlers
  • Wheel Loader 
Hands-on Training Courses:

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Webinars are specific to one type of PME. Each webinar is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours in length and requires a knowledge check before a certificate is issued. 

Cost: $175.00 (Webinar Only)

Practical training is currently only offered to corporate groups. Open registration coming soon, check back for updates in 2024.