AEWP/Boom Lift Training

This workshop is designed for participants who have little or no working knowledge of operating an Aerial BoomLift Work Platform. It is also designed to be a refresher course for experienced operators.

You will learn proper fall protection practices specific to boom lifts and safe operation with the goal to protect your own safety and those around your work area.

Participants must successfully complete and pass both the theoretical and practical components of this course to receive their certification and record of training (ROT).

Who Should Attend:

Anyone who supervises or operates a Boomlift Elevated Work Platform on a construction site or in an industrial establishment.

**Note** Participants interested in attending this safety training program are required to show proof of valid Fall Protection Training to complete the practical component of this course.

Course Components

Theoretical Component:

After successfully completing this portion of the course, participants will understand the:

• The legislative requirements (Government Regulations, CSA Standards and Manufacturers’ Guidelines and Principles);

• The duties and responsibilities of workplace stakeholders;

• Pre-shift inspections;

• Safe operating procedures, including the travel, raising, lowering and rotating (if applicable) of elevating devices;

• Propane and battery handling techniques.

Practical Component:

To successfully pass this course, participants must demonstrate the following:

• The capability to conduct a pre-shift inspection;

• The ability to travel with, raise, lower and applicable functions of machine and rotate an elevating device;

• A knowledge of general operating procedures.

By means of group discussion, case studies and one-on-one instruction, participants will gain the ability to apply what they learn in this course.