Towing Trailers

Learn about the hazards and safety rules associated with Towing Trailers with our 17-minute course.

Towing trailers provide immense convenience in the construction industry for lifting weights and transporting materials to heights. However, poor handling can be devastating for the safety of workers. It can be a reason for severe injuries and even fatalities. Towing around uneven grounds, and unfavorable environments is dangerous for every worker present at the worksite. Therefore, it is imperative for construction workers to learn about the hazards and to get practical knowledge to handle drastic situations. They need to understand how to evaluate the worksite and what measures to take to safeguard the health and lives of all. With our Towing Trailer course, you get the flexibility to learn at your own pace and get OSHA certification which opens the door to good career opportunities.

PRICE

$ 29.95

LANGUAGE

English

CEU

CEU 0.0

RATINGS

Complete Online

Completion Certificate

Job Aid (Study guide)

Satisfied Customers

Learning Objectives

Here are the objectives of our Towing Trailer online course:
OSHA Towing Regulations And Requirements:
Guides about legalities and worksite safety regulations governing towing practices.
Vehicle And Trailer Compatibility:
Guides about the correct pairing of vehicles and trailers based on weight limits and towing capacity.
Rules To Safely Hitch And Unhitch Trailers:
Helps you learn the proper techniques for securely connecting and disconnecting trailers.

Towing Equipment And Accessories:
Guides about recognizing and selecting the appropriate towing equipment such as hitches, brake controllers, and safety chains.
Driving Techniques While Towing:
It's important to learn how to safely maneuver, turn, brake, and reverse while towing a trailer.
Load Distribution And Securement:
It guides about ways to balance and properly secure loads to prevent shifting or accidents.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. General Principles
1. General Principles
2. General Principles
3. Connecting the Trailers
1. The Trailer Hitch
2. Trailer Tongue Weight
3. Connecting the Vehicles
4. Safety Chains

4. Before You Drive
1. Loading the Trailer
2. Brakes and Lights
3. Pre-trip Inspections
4. Driving Practice
5. Driving with a Load
1. Driving With the Trailer
2. Acceleration, Passing and Turning
3. Adverse Conditions
4. Braking
5. Double-checking the Trailer
6. Backing
7. Parking
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

Training Process

The Towing Trailers (US) training process is designed to be practical and hands-on, providing learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed for safe towing. Our interactive modules and real-world scenarios help learners practice safe driving techniques, such as turning, braking, and reversing while towing. Throughout the course, participants complete safety checklists, inspections, and assessments to reinforce best practices.