Heavy Equipment Operator - Industry Training Authority

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF TIME ALLOTMENTS
A: Core – Worksite Health & Safety Practices
Line A Core: Worksite Health and Safety Practices % of Time 8 Theory Practical
A1 Describe factors affecting health and safety in the workplace
A2 Interpret and apply Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
A3 Interpret and apply general worksite and employer safety rules
A4 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
A5
A6
Describe safety certifications common to the heavy equipment industry
(including COR, WHMIS, TDG, etc.)
Identify relevant jurisdictional authorities, and describe their roles
(including BC1Call, WorkSafe BC, etc)
A7 Communicate using audible and visual signals, ‘radio’ protocols
A8 Describe and use safe rigging practices
A9 Assess typical worksite hazards
Performance Objective for Competency ‘A’ Worksite Health and Safety Practices:
Given information on worksite health and safety practices, OH&S regulations and guidelines, the learner
will correctly answer questions on a quiz covering content from this curriculum (passing grade is 70%),
and will describe and apply worksite health and safety knowledge during practical training and on the job.
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