Elevated Work Platform

Course Overview:

The Elevated Work Platform Operator Training Program consists of a 3-4 hour classroom training session followed by a practical operating test. This program is recommended for new and existing operators of multiple types of elevated work platforms including boom trucks and aerial work platforms.

Supervisors, managers and health and safety committee members may attend the classroom segment at no charge. This program will provide the participant with the necessary knowledge and skills to correctly and safely operate your type of elevated work platform specific to your operation.

Program Content:

• Current applicable legislation

• Vehicle stability

• Causes of accidents and injury

• Stabilizer systems

• Operator responsibility

• On-slab versus rough terrain

• Pedestrian awareness

• Power line clearances

• Fall protection (equipment specific)

• Capacity plates

• Control systems

• Pre-shift inspection and reporting

• Procedures

• Work site inspection

• Hazard awareness