Online Skid Steer Certification
Training Course

OSHA standards do not establish the duration and difficulty of skid steer training. Instead, the administration requires employers to provide suitable training to address the hazards and skills necessary to safely operate each type of equipment workers use, including skid steers.

Because of the huge number of attachments that can be added to a basic loader chassis, there is no single standard. While they share many similarities with forklifts or other powered industrial trucks (PITs), these vehicles are not covered under the PIT standard (1910.178).

Instead, this class of loaders is primarily governed by standards in OSHA's heavy equipment, excavating and earthmoving standards. Important standards include:

• 29 CFR 1926.600 — General standards for equipment operation and safety
• 29 CFR 1926.601— Motor vehicles used in construction
• 29 CFR 1926.602 — Requirements for earthmoving equipment
• 29 CFR 1926.602(a) — Covers material handling equipment, including earthmoving machinery
• 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) — Outlines employer requirements for employee education on hazards specific to the job
• SAE J1388-2013 — Contains general standards for skid steers and personnel protection
• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P App B — Sloping and benching
• 29 CFR 1926.1402 — Ground conditions
• 29 CFR 1926.1408 — Power line safety
• 29 CFR 1926.1412 — Inspection procedures
• 29 CFR 1910.145(d)(10) — Standards related to slow-moving vehicles
• General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) — Directs employers to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards

OSHA does not approve or certify individuals, training courses or education providers. This course meets requirements established in OSHA's construction standard. Students who complete this skid steer operator training course are qualified to operate a skid steer on a jobsite.

Finishing this course provides you with a digital Certificate of Completion and a printable wallet-sized certification card. Both documents are available as soon as you complete all lessons and pass all exams.

There is no official OSHA skid steer license or OSHA-approved skid steer operator certification program. Instead, you can show your employer your certificate or card to demonstrate you are prepared to operate various skid steer vehicles.

No. Your certificate and wallet card do not have expiration dates. However, all operators are encouraged to repeat their training every three years. Keeping up to date on new regulations isn't the only reason to take this course again.

You may be required to undergo retraining under certain circumstances, including:

• Following an accident or near-miss incident
• After being reported for unsafe operation
• When job duties, conditions or equipment change significantly

Completing all lesson modules and passing all assessments takes as little as 90 minutes. In less than two hours, you can master all the skills you need to earn your certification and take the next step in your career as a heavy equipment operator.

Yes! We make it easy to train any number of employees. Our simple admin dashboard lets managers purchase, assign and track any number of training courses with just a few clicks. A download library simplifies recordkeeping by letting supervisors keep a copy of each employee's certificates.

Bulk discounts help reduce training costs. Starting with just two courses, discounts get better the more training you buy at once. Manage the training needs of different teams across multiple job sites and save while you do it.