Hydraulic Derricks

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$49

Duration 1 Hour

The purpose of this course is to familiarize participants with three types of hydraulic digging equipment: digger derricks, backhoes, and trenchers. The major working parts and controls and safe operating practices for each are described. Each piece of equipment is shown safely performing a job typical of those for which it is designed.

After completing this course, participants should be able to locate and identify the major working parts and controls of digger derricks, backhoes, and trenchers. They should also be able to summarize the uses for which each machine has been designed and describe each machine’s safe operation in the field.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify the major working parts of a typical digger derrick, the controls of a digger derrick, the major working parts of a backhoe and the controls of a backhoe.

List factors to be considered when operating a digger derrick and when positioning a digger derrick at a job site.

Conducting a tailgate meeting according to industry best practices, multilingual requirements, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) General Duty Clause

Describe how a digger derrick is used to dig a hole and how it is used to install a utility pole.

List factors to be considered when operating a back hoe and when positioning a backhoe at a work area.

Describe the proper procedure for transporting a backhoe and general techniques for operating a backhoe.

Identify the major working parts of a trencher and the controls of a trencher.

Describe typical jobs for which a trencher would be used and the proper procedure for transporting and operating a trencher.

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