Spotter Awareness for Mobile Equipment (Virtual)
To determine if there is an available Evaluator in your area, CLICK HERE The process to select your evaluator for the practical evaluation occurs upon successful completion of the virtual class.
This virtual classroom course is designed to help attendees understand how to be a safe mobile equipment spotter. Participants will learn about planning, communication, signaling, equipment characteristics, and blind spots. The course includes a group exercise where attendees will practice hand signals to ensure effective communication and safety.
Topics include:
- Accidents involving spotters
- Responsibilities of a spotter
- Barriers & alarms
- Equipment characteristics
- The operator and the spotter
- Planning
- Positioning
- Communicating
- Group exercise: Practicing hand signals
Note: This course is not a traffic control or crane signal course.
It is recommended that this course be refreshed every 3 years to stay current on any changes.
