Training & Certification for

Vacuum Truck

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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 Vacuum Truck Safety Training course is regulation compliant, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on equipment, anatomy, maintenance, inspections, safe operations, stability, common hazards and more.

This presentation includes occasional practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, a checklist is also included for employers to use when administering a practical exam.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards for vacuum trucks:

Canada Standards

  • CSA Standard Z94.2.02 – Hearing Protection Devices (Performance Selection, Care and Use)
  • Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 – Framework for pollution prevention
  • OHS: 23.22,16.4, 16.5, 17.2.2 – Must be trained and certified as driver if GODI or oilfield hauler
  • WC Act: 115 (2)(e) – Maintain Logbooks
  • OHS: 16.34(1-3), 4.9 (1-3) – Must conduct pre-shift inspection
  • OHS: 8.2, 8.4, 5.48 PPE – Requirements
  • ETS: 4.81, 17.11 (3) – No Smoking in vehicle
  • OHS: 4.3(2), 4,5 – Operators manual must be available
  • OHS: 3.23 – Driver orientation by employer and worksite orientation
  • OSH: 16.33(1) – Seatbelts must be available and worn

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with regulations, anyone who works with or around heavy machinery must receive training prior to working on their own. While requirements for refresher training are very specific, most safety trainings don’t have such specific requirements. However it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher training, Canada’s standard in some instances is 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 proves continued competency.
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Did You Know?

Vacuum trucks can displace material at a rate of over 6000 cubic feet per minute. (Source: Vac-Con)

• When properly calibrated, vacuum trucks can be used to locate underground utilities. (Source: OSHA)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vacuum truck?

A vacuum truck suctions unwanted materials so lines, tanks, or basins can remain clean and free of clogs. Humans and their industries create waste. To keep environments sanitary, that waste is accumulated into basins, tanks, or containers which must then be regularly emptied. Vacuum trucks perform that function, and then transport the waste by road to a dump or processing plant.

How do vacuum trucks make money?

The industries most closely associated with vacuum truck purchase or rental are municipal (sewage trucks), industrial, and excavation. Septic tanks and pit toilets need consistent emptying, and farms with livestock also often need animal waste removed. Construction, demolition, mining, or manufacture might also use vacuum trucks to remove ash, slag, or other dry or liquid waste materials.

Are there different kinds of vacuum trucks?

Yes. Common vacuum trucks (liquid suction) use high-pressure water to clean as they suction, and this combination creates slurry and keeps materials out of the atmosphere. For vacuuming dry materials, a type of vacuum truck called a “vacuum loader” also includes a filtration system to keep dangerous particles out of the air.

How do oil fields use vacuum trucks?

Oil fields use vacuum trucks in many, many applications. Industrially, they might use vacuum trucks to remove water from oil tanks, to clean out slurries, and empty tanks. But hydrovacs might also be used for tricky excavation, especially around underground utilities. Vacuum truck operators in the oil and gas industry encounter serious hazards, including exposure to toxic gases.
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