Safety Training
Safe operation of our rental equipment is a top priority. Safety first, safety always. We offer Equipment Safe Operator Training, and train the trainer courses, with top-notch instructors for many of the equipment categories we rent.
All courses include theory training and hands-on practical evaluation. Upon successful course completion, you’ll be issued a wallet card certificate.
Courses include but are not limited to:
MEWP
Boom, Scissor, Vertical Mast, Atrium, Towable
Film & Entertainment Supplemental
Powered Industrial Trucks
Class 1, 4, & 5 (Warehouse Forklift)
Class 7 (Rough Terrain Forklift, Variable Reach & Straight Mast)
Class 2 (Narrow Aisle)
Class 3 (Electric Pallet Jack)
Class 6 (Tugger & Ground Support Equipment)
Dirt Equipment
Fall Protection
UTV
Silica Dust
Trench Solutions
First, and Always, Think Safety
Herc Rentals requires an active commitment to, and personal accountability for, safety and safety compliance from all team members and contractors. Operations leaders have a key role in the communication and implementation of, and ensuring adherence to, Safety and compliance policies and standards.
As part of our ongoing commitment to Safety, we will:
Protect and strive for improvement in the safety and health of our teammates at all times;
Eliminate accidents and non-conformance to safety policies, procedures and practices;
Safely meet specified customer requirements and ensure continuous customer satisfaction;
Set safety performance objectives, measure results, assess and continually improve processes and services, through the use of effective safety programs and processes;
Responsibly plan for, and swiftly respond to and resolve safety-related events;
Communicate openly with internal and external stakeholders and ensure an understanding of our safety policies, standards, programs and performance;
Recognize and reward outstanding safety performance;
Improve our performance on safety issues relevant to our internal and external stakeholders that are of concern and on which we can have an impact, and share with them our knowledge of successful safety programs and initiatives;
Comply with applicable safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards;
Promote a culture where "Stop Work" is an individual obligation and company responsibility;
Identify and implement effective management related to safety risks;
Allocate appropriate resources to honor our safety commitment;
Commit to making everyday a "Perfect Day."
