Safety Training

Snow Vehicle Safety / Snow Cat Safety Training

Snow Operations Training Center is the largest snow cat operation and snow survival school in the world. Since 1987 we've trained utilities and government organizations worldwide, making us the frontrunner in the industry. Our safety instructors are the leaders in the industry and include physicians, mountaineering instructors, winter survival experts, meteorologists, expert snow vehicle operators, engineers and much more. So, whether you're a small business, a local municipality, a utility, or the federal government, we at Safety One can help your organization achieve safe and efficient operation of your tracked snow vehicles (To view a portion of our customer list and hear what they say about our services click here ).

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• Basic Safety Training & Certification

  This five-day snow cat driver / operator safety course is designed for men and women who operate tracked vehicles in snow or potentially extreme climate conditions, and meets OSHA 98-55 recommendations. Safety Training includes three days of intense classroom instruction along with two days of unforgettable field safety training. We focus on safety & survival techniques, specialized equipment training, and snowcat repair under emergency conditions. With safety in mind, our students are taught how to handle emergency repairs on snow vehicles and tracked all terrain vehicles in the most extreme conditions, so that in a real-life crisis our students are prepared to handle the predicament and return with the vehicle and crew safely. They're not only instructed on how to operate their vehicles under extreme circumstances, but also under normal conditions to help improve efficiency and productivity.
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• Refresher Safety Training

  This two-day Refresher Safety Course is designed to rejuvenate the snowcat safety skills learned from the Snow Vehicle / Snow Cat Safety Basic Training & Certification course. One hundred percent of this training is in the field. Here, the student will perform basic snowcat maneuvers, side hill travel, remove and repair track assembly, and construct temporary shelters. To keep in compliance with OSHA safety retraining guidelines, it is recommended that snowcat operators take this safety course every two years. Our Snow Vehicle / Snow Cat Safety Basic Training & Certification course is a prerequisite to this class.
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• Advanced Safety Training

  Our two-day Advanced Safety Course is designed to further develop skills learned in our Basic Field Training safety course, as well as meet OSHA safety retraining recommendations. In this exciting class, the students are briefed on "best practices" for operation and field repair of their snow vehicle. Then, for the remainder of this class the students are provided a mission to accomplish. This is a thrilling learning experience that is designed to hone our student's navigation and safe vehicle handling skills. Our Snow Vehicle / Snow Cat Safety Basic Training & Certification course is a prerequisite to this class.
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• Custom Safety Training

  For those who haven't found the right mix of snow safety, survival & snowcat emergency operation, consider customizing a class to meet your needs. We will design a class tailored specifically for your company, to be conducted at your location. You can determine the length of the safety course and the specific subjects. Of course, you'll receive the best training available for snow cat and winter safety life-saving skills.
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Please note that because of the specialized nature of these safety courses, the student is expected to bring the snow vehicles they currently use to class. Please contact us, however, if this poses to be a conflict.

We offer a 100% money back guarantee! If for any reason you're not satisfied with these safety programs, simply request your refund in writing before noon on the day of the class. It's that simple! No hassle, no questions, no fine print. We're that confident you'll agree that our safety programs can mean the difference between life and death!

To register for these classes, call 1.800.485.SNOW (7669) or register online. Or, if you'd like more information, email us and someone will contact you shortly.

Snow Operations Training Center, LLC is an equal opportunity service provider
Snow Operations Training Center, LLC operates under special use permit from the White River National Forest