Scissor Lift / Boom Lift / Aerial Lift

This course will provide operators with an understanding of the hazards associated with operating aerial lifting devices, proper inspections and safe operation of the devices.

Overview

The course focuses on self-propelled elevated work platforms (scissor lifts) and self-propelled boom supported elevated work platforms (boom lifts). The use of fall protection equipment is also reviewed.

Legislation: Ont. Reg. 851 – Industrial Establishments s. 51(2), Ont. Reg. 213/91 Construction Projects s.147.1

 

Other Services

 

What You'll Learn
Who Attends?
Topics
Delivery Options
Certification

What You’ll Learn

This course will discuss topics relating to the safe use and operation of aerial work platforms including: OHSA legislations, pre-operational inspections, battery care, fall protection, work space or job site hazards.

Our services

​Confined Space Awareness Training

Basic Health And Safety Training

Construction Site Inspection

 

Who Should Attend?

Mandatory training program for all those who are authorized to (refresher) and those who require first time training to operate elevated work platforms.

Topics

Topics included but not limited to:

  • Legislative Requirements
  • Responsibilities of the workers, supervisors and employers
  • Identify various types of elevated work platforms
  • Authorization of Use
  • Common causes of accidents
  • Equipment Characteristics
  • Stability of Aerial Lift
  • Lift capacity and Load Charts
  • Pre-use inspection, maintenance and records
  • Operating Instructions
  • Refueling
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Lift Maintenance
  • Operating Hazards and Precautions
  • Review of Fall Protection

Delivery Options

In-class or Blended (Online + In-class)

Certification

On a successful Written and Practical Assessment, the participant will be provided with a Wallet Card with a validity of 3 years.