This is the description for the CSO Overview. (we still need to write one in here)
NAPSA Certified Sweeper Operator – Municipal
This Course Not Yet Completed. This course is under active development. Email [email protected] to be placed on the notification list to get early updates on completion.
Modules
3) Sweeper Basics
Lessons
4) Vehicle Pre-Start
Lessons
5) Safe Driving
Lessons
- Safe Driving – Backing Up – Municipal
- Accidents – Stories & Case Studies Municipal
- Accidents – Video Municipal
- Accident Check List – Municipal Free Preview
- Dash-Cam Confessionals – Municipal
- Safe Driving – Basics – Municipal
- Safe Driving – Maintenance Issues Municipal
- Safe Driving – Responding to Emergencies Municipal
- Safe Driving – Defensive & Courteous Driving Municipal
- Safe Driving- Distractions Municipal
- Safe Driving – In-cab Safety Municipal
- Safe Driving – “The No Zone” Municipal
Other Lessons
Health Issues & Injuries – Municipal
Drug Use – Municipal
DRUG USE It may seem like a no-brainer, but we’ve got to say it anyway: If you’re in an accident, you will likely be drug tested. If your drug test comes back positive for illegal drugs, chances are you will be fired. But here’s what you may not consider obvious: Some legal and prescription drugs […]
Ergonomics & Posture – Municipal
ERGONOMICS & POSTURE The dictionary definition of ergonomics: The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment. However, from a more practical standpoint, ergonomics is about safety. Your work environment dictates your posture For sweeper operators, that means sitting in the cab of a sweeper for lengthy periods of time. Be aware of your sweeping […]
Sight & Hearing – Municipal
SIGHT Your sight is the most important sense you have as a sweeper operator. Making sure your eyes are protected and cared for is more than just a good idea — it’s a job requirement. Eye fatigue can cause problems for a sweeper operator. To avoid eye fatigue: If you wear prescription glasses or contact […]
Sleep – Municipal
You need to sleep. It’s a fact of life. But it’s not just a matter of getting sleep. It’s a matter of getting quality sleep, and enough of it. The consequences of getting a poor night’s sleep? Lack of focus, lack of energy, lack of concentration. You should not operate a sweeper without having had […]
Nutrition – Municipal
Nutrition: You might be wondering why nutrition is the first item in becoming a CSO. Frankly, this is one of those areas that most in our profession do poorly. However, how you manage your blood sugar before and during your shift will have a major impact on: – How safe you are – How alert […]
Heat Illness – Municipal
Let’s talk heat. We are not attempting to give medical advise of any kind here. However, if you work in a hot environment you must become a student of how heat affects the body and tips to avoid the adverse effects. Heatstroke and heat exhaustion are illnesses caused by exposure to extreme heat. If left […]
