Ottawa Boom Lift Training

Ottawa Boom Lift Training - Aerial platforms or elevated work platforms are devices that allow workers to perform tasks and duties at elevated heights which will not be otherwise accessible. There are different aerial lifts available to perform different applications under various site conditions. If carelessly operated, elevated work platforms could result in serious injury or fatality. The most common causes of related accidents are falls, electrocution, crushed body parts and tip-overs. Lift operators must be completely trained in procedures to avoid accidents during the operation of lifts.

Aerial Lift Safety course is designed for individuals who have to operate the devices more safely and effectively. The program provides thorough instruction about the most used lifting devices in the business.. Types of lift covered comprise boom supported, scissor and articulating aerial lifts. The video presents the correct procedures operators should follow. Instruction focuses on pre-operational check, protection against falls, safe driving procedure and stability of the device.

The boom lift training course will help to deal with employee safety and equipment reliability, using materials that are fully compliant with your regional and local requirements and regulations. Training techniques and course management would be taught. The trainer will likewise know the technical aspects of aerial lift safety.

Both practical training and classroom training are components of the Aerial Platform/Boom Truck Training program. Both sessions should be successfully completed for the participant to receive a certificate of achievement.

The difference between self-propelled elevating work platforms and self-propelled boom-supported elevating work platforms is that, on the latter type, work platforms could be positioned completely beyond the base of the machine. The theoretical training part is almost identical for both kinds. The practical training part could be finished more quickly if only one kind of machine is used.

Elevating Work Platform Training Program Objectives:

Aerial Platform/Boom Lift Training provides competency requirements for safe operation of Boom-Type Elevating Work Platforms and Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms (for use on paved/slab surfaces). Training will help operators to efficiently use elevating work platforms while lessening the possibilities of an expensive accident in the workplace. Trainees will review of applicable regulations and company polices, discuss Due Diligence, review Criminal Negligence and consequences to trainers, employers, supervisors and employees. Participants would review equipment features, stability, operating procedures, charging/fueling procedures and parking. Site-specific safety concerns will be dealt with.

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