Utility Vehicle Train & Certification - CANADA Hard Hat Training

Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.

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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.

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Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.

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What's in the Training?

Our Utility Vehicle safety training course is OSHA compliant, and our online version fulfills Canada’s classroom training requirement. Each class contains sections on equipment and anatomy, maintenance and inspections, safe operations and stability, common hazards, and more.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required by Canada.
Estimated Training Length: Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 1-1.5 hours.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, and local standards, this training encompasses the following Canada standards for utility vehicles:

Canada Standards

CAN/Canada-Z150-11 – Safety Code on Mobile Cranes
CAN/Canada-Z150.3-11 – Safety Code on Articulating Boom Cranes
CAN/Canada-C22.2 – Safety Code for Material Hoists
ISO 16715:2014 – Hand Signals with Cranes
ASME B30.5 – Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
ASME B30.22 – Articulating Boom Cranes
ASME B30.2, 11, 16, 17 – Overhead and Gantry Cranes

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with regulations, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. Requirements for refresher training and other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific OSHA training requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher health and safety training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a utility vehicle?

A utility vehicle is a small truck, self-propelled, with low sides and a bed. It is usually used to carry people or loads. Although many different vehicles are called “utility vehicle” the term most specifically refers to a motor vehicle designed for off-road use that cannot usually travel faster than about 25 mph.

What is the biggest hazard of using a utility vehicle?

Most reported utility vehicle fatalities happen in roll-over accidents. For this reason, manufacturers strongly recommend that you only use utility vehicles that have been equipped with a ROPS (Rollover protective system) or roll cage. Drivers and passengers should keep all parts of themselves inside the ROPS at all times.

What fuels do utility vehicles use?

The specific, legal definition of a utility vehicle (rather than the broader definition of “vehicle designed to do work”) often includes the distinction that it has a motor rather than an engine, and therefore runs on gas or electricity. Some types of utility vehicles have engines that run on diesel fuel, though.

Which industries use utility vehicles?

Utility vehicles may be used for general maintenance, construction, materials handling, security, agriculture, forestry, or horticulture.