Tractor/Mower Operator Safety Training Program
Dates and locations in 2008
- June 17, Davenport (Parks & Recreation Dept., 1200 46th St.)
- June 18, Iowa City (Water Treatment Plant, 2551 N. Dubuque St.)
- June 19, Waterloo (Parks Dept., 1101 Campbell Ave.)
- June 20, Eldora (Hardin County Maintenance Shop, 708 16th St.)
About the workshop
The Tractor/Mower Operator Safety training program is a 1-day workshop on best safety practices for industrial mower operator safety. The workshop will include 4 hours of classroom operator training and 3 hours of hands-on operator training, cover the topics listed below:
Classroom training
- Responsible operation
- Safety management of hazards and risks
- Before-operation safety
- Operation safety
- Safety during shutdown
- Safety practices during maintenance
Hands-on training
- Equipment inspection
- Safety signage placement
- Use of checklists
- Performance drivers test
- Safe operating techniques
- Personal protective gear use
Instructor
Jim Green has well-earned credibility, gained from over 20years of experience. Jim is an OSHA-authorized trainer and has achieved several other training recognitions from the International/National Association of Safety Professionals, including Certified Safety Training/Planning Specialist, Certified Safety Trainer, Safety Manager, and Safety Auditor.
Registration
The registration fee of $75 per person includes handouts, lunch, and break refreshments.
Registration deadline is one week before each workshop. Refund of registration fee will be made to participants who cancel before the deadline. No refunds will be made for cancellations after that date; however, substitutions are welcome anytime.
- Register online*
- Download a registration form (221 kb pdf) and mail or fax it back
*Please note that if you choose to register online, you will still need to submit your payment by mail because CTRE does not accept credit card payments.
Iowa Roads Scholar Program
Attendance at this workshop will give you 7 contact hours.
For More Information
Regarding workshop content, contact Tom McDonald, Safety Circuit Rider, 515-294-6384, tmcdonal@iastate.edu.
Regarding registration, contact Georgia Parham, Events Coordinator, 515-294-2267, gparham@iastate.edu.
