Red Deer Boom Lift Training

Red Deer Boom Lift Training - Aerial platforms or elevated work platforms are devices which enable workers to carry out duties and tasks at elevated heights that would not be otherwise reachable. There are a variety of aerial lifts on the market to perform various applications under different site conditions. If carelessly operated, elevated work platforms could lead to death or serious injury. The most common reasons for related accidents are falls, electrocution, crushed body parts and tip-overs. Lift operators must be fully trained in techniques to be able to avoid accidents while operating lifts.

Aerial Lift Safety program is intended for those who must operate the devices more safely and effectively. The course provides thorough instruction on the most used lifting devices within the industry.. Kinds of lift covered include boom supported, scissor and articulating aerial lifts. The video presents the correct techniques operators should follow. Instruction focuses on protection against falls, pre-operational inspection, safe driving procedure and stability of the device.

The program addresses equipment reliability and employee safety. All instructional materials are compliant with state, government and provincial agency regulations and requirements. Course management and training methods would be taught. The trainer will likewise become well versed in the technical aspects of aerial lift safety.

Both classroom training and practical training are parts of the Aerial Platform/Boom Truck Training program. Both sessions must be completed successfully 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 can be positioned entirely beyond the base of the equipment. The theoretical part of the training is nearly the same for both types. The practical training component can be finished sooner if just one kind of machine is utilized.

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 would help operators to efficiently use elevating work platforms while decreasing the possibilities of a costly accident in the workplace. Trainees would review of applicable regulations and business polices, talk about Due Diligence, review Criminal Negligence and consequences to trainers, employers, workers and supervisors. Participants will study equipment features, operating procedures, stability, parking and charging/fueling procedures. Site-specific safety concerns will be addressed.

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