Our Water Truck training course is regulation compliant, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on anatomy, stability, safe operations, and hazards.  During this training, we will be taking a look at the various components of a water truck and how they work. We will go over elements of the pre-shift inspection and discuss its importance to safe operations. We will also talk about stability principles that will help operators avoid rollovers. Then, we will look at safe operating procedures, including how to fill the tank, deploy spray, travel with a full tank, and operate the hose. We will discuss the PPE operators need to wear. Finally, we will touch on common hazards associated with water truck operations and how to avoid them.

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

Canada:

• Canada Labour Code, Part II
  – Occupational Health and Safety. Sec. 124-125.
  “Duties of Employers.”
• Canada Labour Code, Part II
  – Occupational Health and Safety. Sec. 126. “Duties
  of Employees.”
• Transport Canada – Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations

Course topics:

• Anatomy
• Stability
• Safe Operations
• Hazards

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 1.5 – 2 hours.

Pass mark 80%