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COURSE SUMMARY
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms are popular because they offer a safe alternative when working at heights. Operating these devices safely requires knowledge, skill training, and an understanding of the OHSA.
This BEST Safety Training program was created to provide operators with the knowledge and skill to be able to operate the equipment safely in the environment where the worker will use the equipment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the theory portion of the program, operators will be able to understand:
- Legislative Requirements
- Operator Qualifications
- Hazards—People, Equipment, Material, and Environment
- Workplace Pre-Use Inspections
- Characteristics of Scissor Lifts and Vertical Mast Lifts
- Characteristics of Articulating and Telescopic Boom Lifts
- Equipment Inspections and Operational Stability
- Fall Protection
- Rescue Planning
Course Name
Elevated Work Platform
Expiration
Elevated Work Platform is valid for 3 years
Course Duration
8 Hour Course from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Covers Scissor & Boom Lift)
Certificate Issued
Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate showing proof of training. Please allow 1-3 business days to process
Train The Trainer Pre-requisite
Pre-requisite: Adult Learning Principles Online Course & certified in Elevated Work Platform
Online Option
The online course is THEORY ONLY. Practical must be booked to achieve full Elevated Work Platform certificate
Working at Heights
MUST have a valid Working at Heights certification to enroll in an Elevated Work Platform course
Following the theory part of the program, there will be a practical evaluation completed. This consists of a facilitator observing the trainees and testing their abilities to put the theory into practice.
PROGRAM DETAILS
4-hour theory program with a practical evaluation to follow. All workers who will be operating the equipment must perform the practical assessment for each of the devices he or she wishes to be certified on (Scissor, Articulated Boom).
ONLINE OPTION PRACTICAL
Generally, a $75/person charge applies for each evaluation dependent on location. When evaluations are required for different types of equipment, a charge of $25/person/device will apply. BEST Safety Training recommends that practical evaluations be completed within 90 days of completing the theory portion of the program.
For evaluations to be completed, the following conditions must be met:
- Confirmation of the date and location of the equipment evaluation must be received in advance
- Participants must have some practical experience with each piece of equipment on which they will be operating
- Equipment is in good working order and an annual certification is up-to-date
TRAIN THE TRAINER PREREQUISITES
Operators must have previous experience operating the equipment.