Snowmobiles are not only used for recreational purposes, but also by many organizations for traveling across fields and ditches to access work sites.
When Snowmobiles are used for work activities, they fall under the same legislation as Powered Mobile Equipment. Occupation Health and Safety Regulations, Table 11 require participants to receive a minimum of 16 hours of training and a practical skills evaluation. The 16-hour requirement may be a combination of theory and practical training followed by the practical skills evaluation.
When Snowmobiles are used for work activities, they fall under the same legislation as Powered Mobile Equipment. Occupation Health and Safety Regulations, Table 11 require participants to receive a minimum of 16 hours of training and a practical skills evaluation. The 16-hour requirement may be a combination of theory and practical training followed by the practical skills evaluation.
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The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Safety Course https://www.snowmobilecourse.com/canada/saskatchewan/ can be taken online, or in person. The program is approximately 3.5 hours in length.
Upon completion, participants are then required to accumulate the remainder of their training hours, totaling a minimum of 16-hours combined theory and practical. This may be accomplished by working under competent supervision. Snowmobile Competent User Evaluation: Once the 16-hour training requirement has been met, the snowmobile operator can then be evaluated by a Saskatchewan Safety Council Evaluator. |
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For evaluations, the user must supply their own snowmobile (in safe operating condition), and provide a safe, open 30m X 60m (minimum) training area with a side slope/hill on which the snowmobile can be safely operated.
PPE required – All participants must wear an approved helmet (with visor or goggles), gloves, long sleeved shirt and pants, and ankle high boots.
PPE required – All participants must wear an approved helmet (with visor or goggles), gloves, long sleeved shirt and pants, and ankle high boots.
