Heavy Machinery Operator Safety Training

Heavy machinery is used in a variety of areas and for many different reasons. From construction sites to the transportation of large industrial products, operators of heavy machinery are responsible for controlling a device that has great potential to harm themselves and people around them. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Heavy Machinery Operators.

OSHA Required Training

Fall Protection OSHA Regulation: 1926.503(a)

When OSHA Requires Fall Protection Training:

Required for each employee that may be exposed to fall hazards. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

When there is a change in the workplace or the employer has reason to believe that a trained employee does not have the understanding and skill necessary to perform the job safely.

Downloadable Fall Protection Training Resources (free):

Fall Protection Powerpoint
Fall Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Fall Protection Training Videos (paid):

Fall Protection by Atlantic Training
Fall Protection: Prevent Falling with PPE by Atlantic Training
Fall Protection The Right Connection by Coastal Training

First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B

When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:

In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.

Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):

Basic First Aid Powerpoint
First Aid Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

First Aid Training Videos (paid):

First Aid by Atlantic Training
First Aid in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
First Aid: React & Respond AHA by Summit Training

Forklifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.178(l)

When OSHA Requires Forklift Training:

When an employee is required to use a powered industrial truck as part of their job duties. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Re-evaluation every three years; re-training if new equipment is introduced, an accident occurs, or if the operator is operating the equipment in an unsafe manner.

Downloadable Forklift Training Resources (free):

Forklift Safety Powerpoint
Forklift Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Forklift Training Videos (paid):

Forklift Safety by Atlantic Training
Forklift Certification Safety by Atlantic Training
Forklifts and Pedestrian Safety by Atlantic Training

Manlifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.66(i)(1)

When OSHA Requires Manlift Training:

When an employee is required to operate a working platform as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

None specified.

Downloadable Manlift Training Resources (free):

Manlift Operator Powerpoint
Working Platform Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Aerial Lift Safety Training Videos (paid):

Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Aerial Lift Safety by Summit Training Source
Aerial Lift Safety by Atlantic Training

Hearing Protection OSHA Regulation: 1910.95(k)

When OSHA Requires Hearing Protection Training:

Employees that are exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Annually.

Downloadable Hearing Protection Training Resources (free):

Hearing Protection Powerpoint
Hearing Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Hearing Protection Training Videos (paid):

Hearing Conservation Safety by Atlantic Training
Hearing Conservation (PPE) by Atlantic Training
Ultimate Hearing Conservation by Atlantic Training

Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)

When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:

When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.