Operator training , investing in people
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Operator training , investing in people Not just the machine it just the machine it’ss the people the people” “Not
Machine Specifications
Training ensures you get the best out of your machine in the safest and most h f d productive way
What is y your Operator? p
A Poorly Trained Operator can turn this A Poorly Trained Operator can turn this
Into this
What is y your Operator? p
Is your operator a liability or an asset ????
What Makes A Good Operator
Liabilities include: Liabilities include: ‐ • Lack of pride in job; • Machine abuse; Machine abuse; • Unsafe practices; • Bad attitude; • Lack of training/knowledge
What Makes A Good Operator
A Liability may lead to: ‐ • An increase in workers comp claims An increase in workers comp claims • Back aches • General injuries G li j i • Increase in insurance costs • Increase in capital purchase price due to decreased service life of machine
What Makes A Good Operator
An Asset (Good Operator): ‐ sset (Good Ope ato ) • SAFE • No Mistakes • Excess spillage • Impact Damage p g • Poorly Maintained Worksite • Is Reckless • Lacks Desire to do a Good Job • Correct presentation p • Is Competitive
Safety
A good operator is a natural born risk assessor, always conducting JSA’s in his head instinctively
Walk Around
Safety
Walk Around • • • • • •
Clean Radiator Loose Hoses/Clamps, Leaks and Cracks oose oses/C a ps, ea s a d C ac s Tyres including pressures All Fluid Levels Fills up with Diesel at end of Shift p BRAKES!!
Production
Operators are very competitive Use this to your advantage Use this to your advantage
Production Example
Fastest ≠ Good Operator d 75% Bucket Fill v 100% Bucket Fill No Wheel Spin Full Blade Every Time Auxiliary Machine Co‐ordination
Condition Of Machine
2006 Model 4,800 hours
2007 Model 6,200 hours
Job Satisfaction
Proper Training Better Job Improved Relations with Management Improved Relations with Management Praise Job Satisfaction
Signs of a Bad Operator
Signs of a Bad Operator
Training
Lack of Training Issues • 3 Point Contact (30% of incidents occur entering and exiting machine) • Adjusting Seat/Driving position correctly e.g. using air to adjust seat height instead of mechanical adjustment. • A wrongly adjusted driving position has the potential to contribute to back, shoulder and RSI injuries.
Training
Lack of Training Issues Lack of Training Issues • Case Case in point in point – Operator was shown not trained. Operator was shown not trained. Unaware of button functionality after 3 years. Too embarrassed to ask! embarrassed to ask!
Training
Lack of Training Issues • Backhoe Loader – Pin and Bush maintenance. • Motor Grader – Ripping too deep • Wheel Loader – Spinning Wheels
Training
Cost of Training
This varies Standard Rate $ 1, 500 / Day plus expenses If done with delivery of machine usually nil What is the cost if you do not conduct training??
Training – When, Why and How Often?
Ongoing g g New Machines New Techniques New Machines – New Techniques Example – Machines used to be Max HP at 2400 RPM now Max Max HP at 2400 RPM, now Max HP can be 1400RPM.
Questions?
Thanks
Operator training , investing in people Not just the machine it just the machine it’ss the people the people” “Not
Machine Specifications
Training ensures you get the best out of your machine in the safest and most h f d productive way
What is y your Operator? p
A Poorly Trained Operator can turn this A Poorly Trained Operator can turn this
Into this
What is y your Operator? p
Is your operator a liability or an asset ????
What Makes A Good Operator
Liabilities include: Liabilities include: ‐ • Lack of pride in job; • Machine abuse; Machine abuse; • Unsafe practices; • Bad attitude; • Lack of training/knowledge
What Makes A Good Operator
A Liability may lead to: ‐ • An increase in workers comp claims An increase in workers comp claims • Back aches • General injuries G li j i • Increase in insurance costs • Increase in capital purchase price due to decreased service life of machine
What Makes A Good Operator
An Asset (Good Operator): ‐ sset (Good Ope ato ) • SAFE • No Mistakes • Excess spillage • Impact Damage p g • Poorly Maintained Worksite • Is Reckless • Lacks Desire to do a Good Job • Correct presentation p • Is Competitive
Safety
A good operator is a natural born risk assessor, always conducting JSA’s in his head instinctively
Walk Around
Safety
Walk Around • • • • • •
Clean Radiator Loose Hoses/Clamps, Leaks and Cracks oose oses/C a ps, ea s a d C ac s Tyres including pressures All Fluid Levels Fills up with Diesel at end of Shift p BRAKES!!
Production
Operators are very competitive Use this to your advantage Use this to your advantage
Production Example
Fastest ≠ Good Operator d 75% Bucket Fill v 100% Bucket Fill No Wheel Spin Full Blade Every Time Auxiliary Machine Co‐ordination
Condition Of Machine
2006 Model 4,800 hours
2007 Model 6,200 hours
Job Satisfaction
Proper Training Better Job Improved Relations with Management Improved Relations with Management Praise Job Satisfaction
Signs of a Bad Operator
Signs of a Bad Operator
Training
Lack of Training Issues • 3 Point Contact (30% of incidents occur entering and exiting machine) • Adjusting Seat/Driving position correctly e.g. using air to adjust seat height instead of mechanical adjustment. • A wrongly adjusted driving position has the potential to contribute to back, shoulder and RSI injuries.
Training
Lack of Training Issues Lack of Training Issues • Case Case in point in point – Operator was shown not trained. Operator was shown not trained. Unaware of button functionality after 3 years. Too embarrassed to ask! embarrassed to ask!
Training
Lack of Training Issues • Backhoe Loader – Pin and Bush maintenance. • Motor Grader – Ripping too deep • Wheel Loader – Spinning Wheels
Training
Cost of Training
This varies Standard Rate $ 1, 500 / Day plus expenses If done with delivery of machine usually nil What is the cost if you do not conduct training??
Training – When, Why and How Often?
Ongoing g g New Machines New Techniques New Machines – New Techniques Example – Machines used to be Max HP at 2400 RPM now Max Max HP at 2400 RPM, now Max HP can be 1400RPM.
Questions?
Thanks
