ETI Snow Cat Safety and Training Page
Snow Cat Safety Training
ETI has developed specific training programs for snow cat operators and those who
travel in all terrain snow vehicles to remote locations as part of their work. These
programs are a combination of snow cat instruction and cold weather survival. Training
seminars are designed to provide field personnel with vital safety and survival skills.
Our experience with industry has given us valuable insights into the difficult
conditions under which these employees must work. Our programs are based upon the
needs of the individual companies we serve.
ETI teaches standard, advanced and refresher snow cat training . Standard snow cat
training is two days in length. The majority of the course is presented as hands
on training taught in the field. Participating organizations are required to provide
the vehicles used during the program. Snow cat training can also be combined with other
ETI courses. Advanced training is custom designed and tailored for the specific
needs of the organization. The major concepts of the training are listed below.
For a specific training proposal contact our office.
Snow Cat Safety Training
Check Out Procedures
Preventative maintenance
Pre-flight check list
The essential tool kit
Survival gear (never leave home without it)
Common Hazards
loading/Unloading
Door locks
Seat belts
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Operating Skills
Terrain
Stability
Slope angle
Uphill driving
Downhill driving
Sidehill driving
Drop-offs
Changing snow conditions
Snow Cat Survival Skills
Stuck
Digging out
Throwing a track
Emergency track installation and repair
Cold Weather Survival Training For Snow Cat Operators
Man In A Cold Environment
The anatomy of survival
Planning vs Panic
Skill vs will to survive
Improvise (thinking like a caveman)
Priorities in body maintenance in a cold environment
Dressing with the layering system
Special clothing considerations
Water and food requirements
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Fires and heat
Primitive fire making
High-tech heat
Understanding shelters
Snow shelters
Travel
When to leave the vehicle
Direction finding methods
GPS and compass review
High-tech communication in a remote environment
Emergency locator devices
Survival Kits
Essential items
Personal kits
Vehicle kits
Aircraft kit
Special applications
Tools
Snow cats, vehicles and aircraft as tools for survival
Tools and equipment for survival
The art of improvising
Rescue
Traditional signaling methods
Pyrotechnics
Signaling workshop
Search and rescue for remote locations
Self-rescue
Course Format
The combination Snow Cat/Cold Weather Survival training program is a 24 hour course.
Course curriculum is presented in a combination of classroom and field sessions.
The majority of the program will consist of snow cat training in the field. Training
scenarios are developed around the experience of the group and the available terrain.
The bulk of the program is presented as a practical hands on experience. The course
is an intense and challenging program, customized to meet the needs of individual
organizations.
Course Cost
Costs are variable depending upon the location, number of participants, and the services
being provided. For a detailed training proposal contact our office. Contracting
organizations are responsible for travel, food and lodging expenses of the instructors. All snow cats used during the training are the responsibility of the contracting
organization.
Scheduling
Courses can be scheduled at any time during the fall and winter season and in any
location. Contact our office for details.
Enviro-Tech International
P.O. Box 2135
Montrose, CO 81402
(970)249-7590
(800)994-2434
E Mail To Enviro-Tech International
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