Course info

📌 Program Overview:

The ACTI Loader Backhoe Training Program is designed to equip operators with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to safely operate, inspect, and maintain a loader backhoe in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations, CSA standards, and industry best practices. This training ensures that operators can efficiently use the equipment while minimizing risks in the field.

✅ Course Objectives:

• ✅ Understand legislation and standards relevant to loader backhoe operations.
• ✅ Identify anatomy and components of a loader backhoe.
• ✅ Perform pre-use inspections following manufacturer guidelines.
• ✅ Demonstrate proficiency in safe operating techniques for excavation, grading, and material handling.
• ✅ Recognize and mitigate common hazards associated with loader backhoe operations.
• ✅ Understand stability principles and load handling for safe maneuvering.
• ✅ Develop emergency response skills in case of equipment malfunctions or incidents.

📌 Course Structure:

• 📌 Duration: 6-8 hours (varies based on participant experience).
• 📌 Delivery Method: Instructor-led presentations, discussions, written assessments, and hands-on practical evaluations.
• 📌 Assessment: Written test (minimum 80% pass mark) and practical demonstration of backhoe operation.

📌 Key Learning Modules:

• 1. Legislation & Safety Standards: Overview of Alberta OH&S Act, CSA standards, and employer/worker responsibilities. Compliance with excavation, tunneling, rigging, and mobile equipment regulations. Field-Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) procedures for identifying and mitigating hazards.
• 2. Anatomy & Components of a Loader Backhoe: Understanding backhoe boom, loader bucket, stabilizers, hydraulic systems, and controls. Importance of daily pre-use inspections to detect wear, fluid leaks, and structural damage. Checking brakes, seat belts, safety devices, and visibility enhancements before operation.
• 3. Safe Operation & Stability Principles: Proper mounting, dismounting, and seatbelt use for operator safety. Managing center of gravity, load weight distribution, and machine stability. Controlling boom and bucket functions to avoid tipping or load shifting. Safe trenching, lifting, and excavation techniques to minimize ground disturbances.
• 4. Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation: Preventing rollovers, tip-overs, electrocution, cave-ins, and struck-by incidents. Working safely around underground utilities, trenching operations, and unstable soil. Recognizing common operational hazards such as wet surfaces, slopes, and uneven terrain. Ensuring clear communication between operators and ground workers.
• 5. Advanced Maneuvering & Load Handling: Using loader bucket and backhoe arm efficiently for digging and material movement. Techniques for lifting, swinging, and transporting loads while maintaining stability. Proper setup of outriggers and stabilizers to enhance machine balance. Safe operation in restricted workspaces and high-risk environments.
• 6. Emergency Procedures & Equipment Maintenance: Steps to take during equipment failure, hydraulic leaks, or brake malfunction. Understanding lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols for backhoe servicing. Routine lubrication, fluid level checks, and component inspections for long-term maintenance. Recognizing warning signs of mechanical failure and necessary corrective actions.

📌 Why Choose ACTI Loader Backhoe Training?

• ✅ Regulatory Compliance: Meets CSA and OH&S safety requirements.
• ✅ Hands-On Learning: Practical exercises for real-world application.
• ✅ Comprehensive Safety Training: Covers inspection, load handling, and hazard prevention.
• ✅ Industry-Specific Content: Designed for construction, industrial, and excavation sectors.
• ✅ Certification & Tracking: Automated learner progress tracking with instant certification upon successful completion.

📌 Getting Started:

• 1️⃣ Enroll in Your Course: Select the ACTI Loader Backhoe Training Program and begin training.
• 2️⃣ Complete Training: Engage in interactive learning, written assessments, and instructor-led sessions.
• 3️⃣ Earn Certification: Upon successful completion, receive your ACTI Loader Backhoe Operator Certification.

🔹 Ready to enhance your skills? Enroll today and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant backhoe operations! 🚜