A spotter and signaller course that puts learners in the spotter's position — reading blind spots, holding communication, and staying out of the crush zone — across 12 interactions and 5 competencies, so their signals keep both worker and operator safe.
Dedicated role training for the designated spotter / signaller (ground guide) who directs the movement of mobile and heavy equipment. Aligned with the Manitoba WSH Act and WSH Regulation MR 217/2006 Part 22 (Powered Mobile Equipment — signallers and traffic plans), CSA B335, and OSHA 1926.601(b).
Prepare the designated spotter / signaller to safely direct a machine's movement: give the standard hand signals and one universal STOP clearly, position out of the crush and pinch zone and always in the operator's view, enforce the one-signaller rule agreed…
Designated spotters and signallers who guide trucks, loaders, and mobile equipment around workers and blind spots.
Passing the final test issues a QR-verified certificate, valid for one year.
This certificate records completion of knowledge training for the designated spotter / signaller role, and it records the Trained state only. It does not authorize the holder to direct a machine's movement on a job. Before a worker acts as a spotter, the employer must designate them for the move and confirm on site that they give the standard hand signals and an unmistakable STOP the operator can read, and that they hold a position out of the machine path, swing and pinch zone and in the operator's view for a whole live move, and sign that observation off as Competent. That designation and on-site confirmation are renewed per the employer program. This training does not teach or authorize operating or driving a machine.
About 1 hour 20 minutes online, over 5 modules, at your own pace. It ends with a final test that needs 80% to pass.
One year from the day you pass. Review training at least annually and whenever the equipment, site, or the spotter's role changes.
Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. W210); Manitoba WSH Regulation MR 217/2006; CSA B335 — Safety Standard for Lift Trucks; and 2 more listed on this page.
This certificate records completion of knowledge training for the designated spotter / signaller role, and it records the Trained state only. It does not authorize the holder to direct a machine's movement on a job. Before a worker acts as a spotter, the employer must designate them for the move and confirm on site that they give the standard hand signals and an unmistakable STOP the operator can read, and that they hold a position out of the machine path, swing and pinch zone and in the operator's view for a whole live move, and sign that observation off as Competent. That designation and on-site confirmation are renewed per the employer program. This training does not teach or authorize operating or driving a machine.
Yes. It is included in Powered Equipment Operator Program.