Boom Lift Training Saskatchewan

Boom Lift Training Saskatchewan - Aerial platforms or elevated work platforms are devices which enable workers to perform duties and tasks at elevated heights that will not be otherwise reachable. There are various aerial lifts available to perform various applications under different site conditions. If carelessly operated, elevated work platforms could lead to serious injury or fatality. The most common reasons for related accidents are falls, electrocution, tip-overs and crushed body parts. Lift operators should be trained fully in procedures to be able to avoid accidents while operating lifts.

The Aerial Lift Safety course offers needed resources to be able to help those needing to learn how to operate these devices more effectively. Through the program, participants will be given thorough instruction. Kinds of lift covered comprise scissor, articulating and boom supported aerial lifts. The video presents the proper methods operators should follow. Instruction focuses on pre-operational inspection, protection against falls, stability of the device and safe driving procedures.

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

Parts of the Boom Lift Training program consist of both classroom training and practical training. Both sessions should be successfully completed for the participant to be given 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 entirely beyond the base of the machinery. The theoretical component of the training is nearly identical for both types. The practical part of the training can be finished more quickly if only one kind of machinery 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 make more efficient use of elevating work platforms whilst lessening the chances of an expensive accident in the workplace. Trainees will review of business policies and applicable rules, discuss Due Diligence, study Criminal Negligence and consequences to trainers, employers, employees and supervisors. Participants would review machine features, stability, operating procedures, parking and fueling/charging procedures. Site-specific safety issues would be addressed.

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