Lesson 1: Getting on and off machines · 6 min
Before you begin · Joe's story · Remember this
Three pieces that work together
Learners prepare on their own, you answer questions live, and the surveys tell you what stuck. 3 fields to fill in with your own policy, contacts and locations; each one is highlighted inside the course.
What would you do?You find oil on the cab floor and a damaged hydraulic line before a shift
Live deckQuiz · 4 slidesContent · 2 slidesWord cloud · 1 slideScale · 1 slide
Feedback surveyHow much do you agree with each statement? I can:Have you operated or worked beside a lift, crane or loader in the last year?What do you want to get out of this course?Overall, how would you rate this course?
6 lessons, about 35 minutes
What learners can do at the end of each lesson. Minutes are an estimate.
Lesson 2: Inspect and maintain before use · 6 min
Hank's story · Remember this · Practise
Lesson 3: Aerial lifts · 7 min
Al's story · Before operating · While operating · Practise
Lesson 4: Boom trucks · 6 min
Bernardo's story · If you operate or work near a boom truck · Who may do what
Lesson 5: Skid steer loaders · 6 min
Ron's story · Remember this · True or false
Lesson 6: Final assessment · 4 min
Final assessment · Course complete
Source and credit: Adapted from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) material; NIOSH does not endorse AhaSlides. AhaSlides condensed five toolbox talks into lessons, quizzes and activities. Source: Equipment Safety: Getting On and Off (NIOSH Publication 2022-144) (opens in a new tab) · Source: Equipment Safety: Maintenance (NIOSH Publication 2022-135) (opens in a new tab) · Source: Aerial Lifts Safety (NIOSH Publication 2022-127) (opens in a new tab) · Source: Boom Truck Safety (NIOSH Publication 2026-108) (opens in a new tab) · Source: Skid Steer Loader Safety (NIOSH Publication 2026-112) (opens in a new tab) · Licence: US public domain (agency materials notice) (opens in a new tab)
Often taught together
Courses teams often run alongside this one.
Workplace Safety Training
California workplace violence prevention (SB 553) (opens in a new tab)
Workplace Safety Training
New York retail worker safety act - Workplace violence prevention (opens in a new tab)
Workplace Safety Training
California injury & illness prevention program (IIPP) awareness (opens in a new tab)
Common questions
Yes. The course, the live deck and both surveys are free. Claiming the template into your AhaSlides account is free too.
Yes. The course is self-paced and online, and the live deck lets you add a live session in the room or online.
At onboarding or as continuing professional development, with a yearly refresher (best practice).
Site managers, supervisors and plant operators.
Record completion in your own LMS or record system, so you can show who finished the course and when.
Yes, everything. Change the wording, swap scenarios for ones from your workplace, add your logo, or remove parts that don't apply.
Your own details, each highlighted inside the course:
- Link to your live session deck
- Link to the self-paced course
- Your local emergency number