Backhoe Operations & Safety
Columbia, SC
Columbia
When: Apr 29, 2025
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This class is designed to educate backhoe operators in safe operation of their equipment. The course includes facilitated class room training, a working lunch, and hands-on-equipment training. Safety management of hazards and risks will be discussed and demonstrated. Operations safety training will consist of mounting, dismounting, equipment inspection, proper signage, proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE), and a short driving course. Each participant will need to bring work gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses
Other Classroom Topics discussed:
Accident Case Studies
Equipment Orientation
External and Internal Work Zone Setup
Excavating Issues
Imperative Operator Safety Rules
Special Operation Tasks
Equipment Inspection and Pre-Job Checklist
Speaker Bio
Tony DeCresie brings a very diverse and extensive background spanning numerous industries – working with both public and private entities. He is a nationally recognized training manager with several different organizations over the past 25 years. Tony’s primary area of focus revolves around public works safety, transportation, highway & road work site safety training and basic heavy equipment operations safety. Tony’s dedication to training has led him to become well-versed in a broad spectrum of OSHA and DOT safety training topics. He previously served as a DOT Certified Safety Manager and as the Director of the Road Scholar Certification Program and the Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Tony currently serves as the National Training Director and a Senior Safety Instructor for Training USA.
Schedule
Class registration is from 8:15-8:40am. The class will begin at 8:40. Lunch will be provided. We should adjourn around 4:00pm.
Course Fee
The registration fee for the workshop is $225.00 per person. All South Carolina city, county, or state employees receive a LTAP scholarship registration fee of $125.00. The fee includes course materials, break refreshments, and the noon luncheon. Advance registration is encouraged so that an accurate estimate of the number of workshop participants can be obtained. This is a hands-on workshop so space is limited.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for DOT, municipal public works, parks, streets/roads, water, wastewater, distribution/collection and/or storm water utility workers or any other government entity employees who may be called on to operate this equipment.
Payment Policy
UPDATED 2/15/23 – The Transportation Technology Transfer Service now accepts Electronic Check (ACH) payments in addition to credit card payments. While credit card payments are still the preferred payment method, you now have the Electronic Check (ACH) option. Your payment must be received within 5 business days of your registration. If your registration payment is not received by then, you will not be guaranteed registration for the conference.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your registration more than 72 hours before a class, your registration fee will be refunded, less a $35 processing fee. If you do not cancel before the 72 hour deadline your registration fee will not be refunded. You may send a substitute in your place, provided that you inform us of the substitute’s name no later than 24 hours before the training. No-shows will not have their registration fee refunded.
If you have questions regarding workshop registration please email Customer Service or call 864-656-4183.
