Seattle Boom Lift Training

Seattle Boom Lift Training - Elevated work platforms, also referred to as aerial platforms, enable workers to perform jobs at heights which would otherwise be unreachable. There are different styles of lifts designed for different site applications and conditions. If operated carelessly, elevated work platforms could cause fatality or serious injury. The most common causes of related accidents are falls, electrocution, crushed body parts and tip-overs. Lift operators must be trained completely in techniques to prevent accidents during the operation of lifts.

The Aerial Lift Safety course offers needed resources to help individuals needing to learn how to operate these devices more effectively. Through the program, participants would be given thorough instruction. Types of lift covered consist of articulating, boom supported and scissor aerial lifts. The video presents the proper techniques operators must follow. Instruction focuses on pre-operational inspection, protection against falls, safe driving procedure and stability of the device.

The boom lift training program will help to address equipment reliability and employee safety, making use of materials that are fully compliant with your regional and local regulations and requirements. Training methods and course management would be taught. The trainer will likewise become well versed in the technical aspects of aerial lift safety.

Both practical training and classroom training are parts of the Aerial Platform/Boom Truck Training program. Both sessions must be successfully completed for the participant to be given a certificate of achievement.

The difference between self-propelled elevating work platforms and self-propelled boom-supported elevating work platforms is that, on the latter type, work platforms can be positioned completely beyond the base of the machinery. The theoretical training part is almost identical for both kinds. The practical part of the training could be finished sooner if only one type of machine is used.

Elevating Work Platform Training Program Objectives:

For safely operating Boom-Type Elevating Work Platforms and Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms, boom lift training will help operators utilize their machines more effectively and will lessen the possibilities of workplace accidents. Trainees would review of company policies and applicable rules, discuss Due Diligence, review Criminal Negligence and consequences to trainers, employers, workers and supervisors. Participants would study machine features, stability, operating procedures, fueling/charging procedures and parking. Site-specific safety issues will be addressed.

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