Certified Aerial Lift / Work Platform Operator Training

Course Description

This program is designed for individuals who work from, or operate, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and/or push-around equipment. It covers all safety aspects regarding pre- and post-use checks, regulations, fall protection, and general use. The course format includes a combination of presentations, question-and-answer sessions, practical applications, and a final exam.

Aerial lifts, also known as boom lifts, bucket trucks, and cherry pickers, are widely used throughout construction and general industry workplaces. While generally safer than ladders or climbing to heights, aerial lifts still pose significant risks to workers.

Each year, more than 26 workers are killed in aerial lift-related accidents. During seven years, there were 207 fatal aerial lift accidents, with the most common causes being electrocution (69) and falls (64), representing more than half of all fatalities.

To prevent these types of injuries, OSHA requires employees to receive proper training on aerial lifts before using them in the workplace. This training program is specifically designed to provide that essential instruction and ensure worker safety.

Learning Outcomes

• This course covers the following:
• Pre- and post-use of equipment.
• Explanations of electrical hazards.
• Fall and falling object hazards.
• Recognizing and avoiding unsafe conditions in the work setting.
• Instructions for the correct operation of the lift, including maximum intended load and load capacity.
• Demonstrations of the skills and knowledge needed to operate an aerial lift before operating it on the job.
• When and how to perform inspections, and the manufacturer’s requirements.
• OSHA Standards Covered:
• 29 CFR 1910.67.
• 29 CFR 1910.269(p).
• 29 CFR 1926.21.
• 29 CFR 1926.453.
• 29 CFR 1926.502.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards:
• ANSI/SIA A92.2-1969.
• ANSI/SIA A92.3.
• ANSI/SIA A92.5.
• ANSI/SIA A92.6.

Requirements

• none