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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:
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.
- 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).
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.
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The Saskatchewan Safety Council offers the necessary training to meet these regulations through:
- Blended learning programs which combine online training and on-location operator evaluations
- In-person, hands-on, individual operator coaching (practical training) and evaluation on the specific equipment that is to be utilized - training is currently only offered to corporate groups
- Online Training of Supervisors to perform internal equipment operator evaluations (coming soon)
Online training is specific to one type of PME. Each program is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours in length and requires a knowledge check before a certificate is issued.
Cost: $175.00 (Online Only)
Instructor Led: $225.00 (Minimum 10 participants)
Cost: $175.00 (Online Only)
Instructor Led: $225.00 (Minimum 10 participants)
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.
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:
This training accounts for approximately 4 hours of the required 16 hours of training. Operators could be considered to have a “Learners License” and operate under close supervision.
- An operator is required to have training on the best practices and legal requirements.
- An operator is required to have hands-on experience operating the equipment. This could be previous experience or new experience under supervision.
- 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:
- Online: The theory portion of the equipment training is now available online, anywhere you have access to the internet and mobile device or computer. Please contact us for access to Aerial Work Platform, Forklift, or Skid Steer online training.
- In Person: Our certified instructors will come to your location to deliver the theory training for a group at your facility.
This training accounts for approximately 4 hours of the required 16 hours of training. Operators could be considered to have a “Learners License” and operate under close supervision.
B Experience Options:
C Evaluation 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.
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.
- External Independent Evaluation: Our certified instructors will come to your location to perform the final on-machine practical evaluation. Estimated 60 to 90 minutes per machine.
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Blended Learning Programs:
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Information for Supervisors
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations require employers to ensure that only trained and competent operators are permitted to operate powered mobile equipment.
Table 11 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations states that an employer or contractor shall conduct an examination of practical skills for each operator required or permitted to operate a specific type of powered mobile equipment.
Workers must be evaluated on what they learned to ensure they are competent in operating PME. These evaluations should be documented and readily available. Workers must be re-evaluated in situations where they have not been operating a specific type of PME regularly for a period of three years.
The Council provides:
For Operator 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).
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.
Table 11 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations states that an employer or contractor shall conduct an examination of practical skills for each operator required or permitted to operate a specific type of powered mobile equipment.
Workers must be evaluated on what they learned to ensure they are competent in operating PME. These evaluations should be documented and readily available. Workers must be re-evaluated in situations where they have not been operating a specific type of PME regularly for a period of three years.
The Council provides:
- External Independent Equipment Operator Evaluations
- PME Evaluator Training - Online Training of Supervisors to perform internal equipment operator evaluations (coming soon)
For Operator 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).
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.
Independent Equipment Operator Evaluations for all PME such as:
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