Boom Lift Training Guelph

Boom Lift Training Guelph - Elevated work platforms, also called aerial platforms, allow workers to carry out tasks at heights which would otherwise be inaccessible. There are different kinds of lifts meant for various site applications and conditions. If not carefully operated, elevated work platforms could cause fatality or serious injury. The most common causes of related accidents are electrocution, falls, tip-overs and crushed body parts. Lift operators must be completely trained in techniques to prevent accidents while operating lifts.

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

The boom lift training course would help to address employee safety and equipment reliability, making use of materials that are fully compliant with your local and regional requirements and regulations. Training methods and course management will be taught. The trainer would also become well versed in the technical aspects of aerial lift safety.

Parts of the Boom Lift Training program comprise both practical training and classroom training. Both sessions must be successfully completed for the participant to be given a certificate of achievement.

The self-propelled boom-supported elevating work platforms are different from the self-propelled elevating work platforms in that they are able to position their work platforms totally beyond the base of the equipment. The theoretical training part is practically identical for both types. The practical component of the training can be finished sooner if only one kind of equipment 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 would help operators to efficiently use elevating work platforms while lessening the chances of a costly workplace accident. Trainees would review of company policies and applicable regulations, talk about Due Diligence, review Criminal Negligence and consequences to employers, trainers, employees and supervisors. Participants will study machine features, operating procedures, stability, parking and charging/fueling procedures. Site-specific safety concerns will be dealt with.

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