Earth Mover General (CAN)

What is Earth Mover General (CAN)?

Operating earth-moving equipment requires skill, awareness, and a thorough understanding of both the machinery and the worksite. The General Earth Mover Training course provides Canadian workers with the knowledge and practical guidance needed to operate these powerful machines safely and efficiently. Through interactive, scenario-based learning, participants explore equipment anatomy, stability principles, hazard recognition, and safe operating techniques, all while ensuring compliance with Canadian OHS and CSA standards. This course lays the foundation for confident, competent, and safety-conscious earth-moving operations across construction, mining, and industrial environments.

Course Overview

The General Earth Mover Training course provides Canadian workers with the essential knowledge required to operate earth-moving machinery safely and in compliance with OHS and CSA standards. Designed to meet classroom training requirements, this online program introduces learners to equipment anatomy, stability principles, inspections, site hazards, and safe operating techniques. It is suitable for operators across construction, mining, heavy equipment, and industrial environments.

This interactive course uses engaging visuals and scenario-based instruction to reinforce key safety concepts. Learners explore how to assess worksites, understand ground conditions, recognize obstacles, and apply earth-moving techniques such as bucket operations, trenching, compacting, and dumping. Emphasis is placed on understanding Canadian regulations, including applicable CSA standards and federal safety requirements.

Throughout the training, quizzes and knowledge checks help prepare participants for the final exam and support strong knowledge retention. By the end of the course, operators will understand how to perform thorough inspections, identify hazards, and safely control a variety of earth-moving machines.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Earth-moving equipment is powerful, complex machinery that requires operators to maintain constant awareness of their surroundings, their machine’s capabilities, and the condition of the worksite. Understanding stability, equipment controls, and environmental hazards helps prevent incidents and ensures regulatory compliance. This course provides a strong foundation for safe operation and supports supervisors and workers in meeting Canadian safety standards.

COURSE TOPICS

Pre-Shift Inspections

Conduct interior and exterior equipment checks
Ensure equipment is in safe working condition

Stability

Understand factors that affect machine stability
Learn how load placement, terrain, and attachments influence balance

Knowing Your Machine

Practice safe mounting and dismounting
Review PPE requirements
Understand steering, controls, and machine attachments

Knowing Your Worksite

Assess the site for hazards and obstacles
Review ground condition considerations
Understand pedestrian safety and safe traveling practices

Earth-Moving Operations

Learn bucket operations and material handling
Understand dumping, trenching, ripping, and compacting techniques

COURSE DURATION

Because learners progress at different speeds, training time may vary. However, the estimated completion time for this General Earth Mover Training course is 120–150 minutes. Learners may start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final exam. Knowledge checks throughout the course reinforce learning and prepare participants for successful completion.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon finishing the course, learners can download and print a digital certificate of completion, confirming their understanding of safe earth-moving operation and Canadian regulatory requirements.