Vacuum Truck Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and Canada.
We Offer Three Types of Vacuum Truck Safety Trainings
Our regulation-aligned Vacuum Truck certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours, or a more robust training, we can help! We offer online trainings that can be completed in a day, DIY training kits that provide training materials, Train the Trainer certifications that certify individuals to train others and provide training materials, or onsite training. No matter what you choose, we can get you what you want, at a price you can afford.
How long is vacuum truck safety training? The vacuum truck training online and training kit options are approximately 90-120 minutes long. The trainer course is approximately 3 hours long.
Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify an individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.
What’s in the Vacuum Truck Training Course?
Our Vacuum Truck Training course is regulation aligned, 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.
While this training encompasses many important safety standards, you will still need to familiarize yourself with any other federal, state, and local standards that apply to your specific workplace.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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Vacuum Truck Certification Standards
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U.S. Standards
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 – Hazard Communication
- 29 CFR 1910.106 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- 29 CFR 1910.120 – Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- 29 CFR 1910.307 – Hazardous (classified) Locations
- 29 CFR 1910.1000 – Air Contaminants
- 29 CFR 1910.146 – Confined Spaces
- CFR 383.91 – Operators of Vehicles Over 26,000 LBS Must Poses a CDL
- CFR 396.11 – Pre-Shift Inspections
- CFR 395.8 – Log Books
- CFR 390.21 – CMVs Must Have an Official DOT Number
- 49 CFR 171, 172, 173, 178, 179, 382, 383 and 390-397 – Motor carrier safety requirements for proper hazard classification and manifesting of flammable liquids, approved container design, and periodic testing.
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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
Train the Trainer Certification
The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in an regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.
Why Do I Need Vacuum Truck Safety Training?
In line with regulations, anyone who works with vacuum trucks must receive training prior to working on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific.
Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher 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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