Course Overview

This training program is designed to provide elevated work platform operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinforced through workbooks and supplementary handouts. Practical training is conducted on boom type equipment unless otherwise requested.

The Course Curriculum Covers:

• Safety regulations & standards
• Aerial platform fundamentals
• Hazard identification
• Manual & powered vertical aerial platforms
• Machine stability & characteristics
• Preventative maintenance & procedures (pre-operational inspections)
• Job safety analysis
• Machine orientation & safe operation
  • Proper start up & shut down protocol
  • Steering & controls
  • Operating envelope & range of motion
  • Emergency controls
  • Safe dismounting