Aerial Lift Training Burlington

Aerial Lift Training Burlington - An aerial work platform is a mechanical access platform. This device provides access to otherwise inaccessible areas for equipment or people. Likewise called an aerial device or elevating work platform, the machine is normally utilized to access high places. Maintenance and construction workers often need to use aerial work platforms on the job. Firefighters use them for emergency access.

Meant for temporary application, aerial work platforms are distinguished from elevators, that provide permanent access to high areas. An aerial work platform is intended to be operated by one person, and could lift weights of not more than one ton. Various kinds have higher load limits. There are a variety of kinds of aerial work platforms; for example, there is a "scissor lift" and a "cherry picker".

Several aerial work platforms come outfitted with electrical outlets or compressed air connectors for power tools. For specialist jobs, like lifting frames for window glass, an aerial work platform may come along with special tools.

Those who want to operate an aerial lift machine need to go through training. Normally, the members of a Health & Safety Committee and their representatives are responsible for the inspection of each machine and work places and are likewise needed to go through training. Trainees would become familiar with aerial lifting device operation. They would likewise gain an understanding of the regulations that apply to the safe use of these machines. Regulations vary from province to province, and within federally regulated worksites.

Employees who work near or are required to be lifted by an aerial lifting device should be aware of all the possible hazards. An Aerial Lift Training Video could be shown in a general safety session to be able to educate all of the employees who work near them or are lifted by them.

Aerial Lift Training Program comprises modules focused on the following: Hazard Identification; Aerial Lift Devices and Operating Controls; Platform Positioning & Park Positioning and Pre Operational Checks for Aerial Lift Devices. The particular program is intended to train staff on safely using self-propelled, boom supported elevated work platform and self-propelled, elevated work platform. A certificate will be given to employees who finish the program, signed by a qualified person to be able to confirm the successful completion of a hands-on practical exam.

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