This course will enhance your understanding and techniques of ATV/UTV operation and safe riding to avoid hazards.
Safety One Training’s instructors have many years of experience teaching, and are widely recognized and used by state and federal government agencies, as well as companies ranging from large utility corporations to small businesses.
DESCRIPTION
COURSE OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
This course was developed for employees whose work involves Tracked Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs).
The standard UTV Safety Course encompasses both classroom learning and field exercises. Physical and mental aptitude for UTV riding in outdoor environments are required.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive the Safety One ATV/UTV Safety Certification and are able to:
- Safe riding techniques
- Traversing obstacles of different types
- Use engine braking, and active descent control devices for various applications
- Proficiency with additional vehicle specific features
COURSE DURATION
Two Days – Tracked UTV Safe Rider Course
Three Days – Tracked UTV Safe Rider + Winter Survival Course
CLASS SIZE:
Maximum 6 students per instructor
COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
The lecture portion of this class includes discussion regarding, mechanical operation with specific manufacture limitations, ATV/UTV operation theory and discussion regarding preferred personal protective equipment.
The field portion includes; trailering (loading and unloading safety), vehicle inspections, basic riding techniques with experience gained through accelerating/braking and general maneuverability drills.
AUDIENCE & PREREQUISITES
AUDIENCE
This course was developed for employees whose work involves Tracked Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs).
PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE
No formal prerequisites for this course.
Physical and mental aptitude for ATV/UTV riding in outdoor environments.
COURSE OUTLINE
OUTLINE FOR THIS COURSE
Classroom Training
- Safety & injury statistics
- Manufacturer ratings of hill climbs, descends and side hills
- Understanding the machine and pre operation inspection: controls, engine, drive train, tires, wheels and suspension systems
- Accident analysis and explanation of select case histories
- Operating in snow or soft terrain: snow, mud, water crossings
- Tips for safe and successful operations
- Explanation of safety gear from helmets to boots including safety ratings and what they mean to the operator
Winter Survival
Students solidify their understanding of basic principles of cold weather survival including:
- Hypothermia and frostbite awareness
- Proper clothing selection
- Fundamentals of shelter construction
- Fire starting techniques and equipment
- Extended survival situations
- Overall OSHA compliance issues
Field Training
- Detailed vehicle inspections and orientations explaining field repairs and common failure points
- Full explanation and demonstration of vehicle loading and trailering safety
- Students will demonstrate proper riding techniques to avoid equipment failures in the field
- Use of engine break, active descent control devices, downshifting and braking for various applications
- Learn how to deal with various off-camber turns in relation to machine capabilities
- Climb hills on snow or soft terrain
- How different types of terrain will affect traction, and how to manage these situations
- Different types of side hills and how they can affect students
- Tips & tricks from expert instructors with years of experience
- Traverse obstacles of different types, including recovery techniques for machines
- Field repair – Belts
Winter Survival
- Hands-on shelter construction
- Fire starting techniques
- Rescue signals
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