The Aerial Work Platform Safety Training course provides comprehensive guidance on operating articulating and telescopic boom lifts and scissor lifts. Participants learn essential skills such as equipment inspection, emergency response, and stability management. The course focuses on regulatory compliance and safe operation, ensuring a secure work environment when using these specific types of aerial platforms and includes a practical evaluation with our onsite scissor lift. Fall protection training is separate from this course but can be included at a discount if booked together.

Course Outline

• Definitions

• General Responsibilities

• Requirements of the Regulations

• Machine Types

• Safety Devices

• Controls

• Hazards (Ejections, Overhead hazards, ground conditions)

• Fall Protection systems requirements

• Stabilization Principals

• Hydraulic Hazards & Safety precautions

• Fuel Types

• Pre-Inspections and Maintenance

• Rescue Plans

• Practical Evaluation & Written Exam

Note: Course Time Depends on Attendance