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Milton Public Works, 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT 05495

VLR Tractor Mower Operator Safety Training (TMOST)

Tractor Mower mowing high grass

One-Day Workshop Objectives:
This comprehensive workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and responsible equipment operation. Key topics include:

  1. Becoming a Responsible Operator – Understanding the role and responsibilities of equipment operators.
  2. Managing Hazards and Risks – Identifying and mitigating potential dangers in the workplace.
  3. Pre-Operations Safety – Conducting necessary safety checks before using equipment.
  4. Operations Safety – Best practices for safe equipment handling during operation.
  5. Equipment Shutdown Safety – Proper procedures for safely shutting down equipment.
  6. Maintenance Safety Practices – Ensuring routine maintenance is performed safely and effectively.
  7. Equipment Walkarounds & Pre-Operation Inspections – Conducting thorough safety inspections before use.
  8. Safe Mounting & Dismounting – Proper techniques for getting on and off tractors and other equipment.
  9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Understanding and using the right safety gear.
  10. Best Practices for Mowing in Various Environments – Safe mowing techniques for right-of-way areas, highways, rural roads, and urban settings.

This training provides essential safety measures and operational best practices to help operators work confidently and safely in any tractor/mower environment.

Roads Scholar Category - 6 Equipment hours

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VLR First Aid/CPR/AED

sample first aid card

This is an American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid Adult & Child CPR AED course. The Heartsaver® Total course covers the following topics:

  • Scene Assessment & Safety Medical Emergencies (asthma, allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and seizures)
  • Injury Emergencies (bleeding, shock, wounds, spinal inquiries, broken bones, and sprains) Environmental Emergencies (bites, stings, temperature-related injuries, and poison emergencies)
  • Adult & Child CPR (Compressions and Breaths)
  • AED Use (Automated External Defibrillator)
  • Adult & Child Relief from Choking Optional: Infant CPR & Relief from Choking

Instructor: VT SafetyNet, Tamara McLaughlin

Roads Scholar Category - 4 Safety hours

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