CT T2 Center - Safety & Operations of a Backhoe/Loader

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Connecticut Technology Transfer Center

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Safety & Operations of Backhoe/Loader

A CT ROAD MASTER PROGRAM ELECTIVE WORKSHOP

This training session covers vehicle and operator safety, vehicle maintenance, daily walk-around inspections and pre and post-shift inspection.

It will provide participants with the information and resources necessary to apply proper safety principles and operating techniques. Equipment operation and pre-job inspections will be demonstrated.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for heavy equipment operators and those who have responsibility for the construction and maintenance of local roads.

Equipment Operators, Highway Superintendents, Road Foremen, Crew Leaders and Directors of Public Works are encouraged to attend.

Course Instructor

N. Dee Hadfield was a Project Manager at the Utah LTAP Center. Dee's background includes 34 years of experience in Public Works with 21 years as a manager of a municipal street department and 13 years as an equipment operator.

"I have been in class with Dee before. There is no one who knows more about heavy equipment than he does. This class is one of the best I've taken in my 15 years at the highway department." - Road Master Participant

Registration

Please visit www.t2center.uconn.edu to register for this class online.

Registration contact: Please direct any questions to Shelly Desjardin @ (860) 486-9373

Cost (includes lunch and course materials)
$75 - State and Municipal participants
$150 - Private-sector participants

If you require an accommodation to participate in this workshop, please contact Shelly Desjardin at (860) 486-9373 or [email protected] at the time of registration.

Photographs may be taken for promotional and training purposes. Please notify us during registration if you do not wish to be photographed.

Dates & Locations

October 17, 2018

South Windsor, CT

October 18, 2018

Newtown, CT

Session is 8:30am - 3:30pm

(Registration begins at 8:00am)

Lunch will be provided

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this class, participants will be able to:

Complete an appropriate pre-job safety inspection;

Understand proper procedure for loading & unloading equipment;

Describe the considerations associated with setting up in different areas;

Understand the specific hazards of working around power lines;

Understand the operator's responsibilities in trenching safety.

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