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Any worker who plans on operating aerial work platforms, such as aerial lifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts, must complete safety training that aligns with OSHA training standards. With 360training’s online course, you can meet the criteria for classroom instruction. If you are looking to become an aerial lift operator, than this training is for you.
Who Needs This Course?
This course is essential for a wide range of professionals who operate aerial lifts. Key roles that will benefit include:
- Aerial Lift Operators
- Boom Lift Operators
- Scissor Lift Operators
- Construction Workers
- Maintenance Workers
- Warehouse Workers
- Field Engineers
- Utility Workers
- Emergency Response Teams working with aerial lifts
Training will examine each part and operation of an aerial lift. This course emphasizes the importance of daily pre-shift inspections before using equipment, machine stability, and understanding the aerial lift's capability. We also cover common aerial lift hazards to help identify, avoid, or reduce them.
This training also comes with practice quiz questions to help you prepare for the course's final exam.
What Standards Does This Course Cover?
This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:
- ANSI A92 – Aerial Work Platform Standards
- ANSI A92.2 – Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices
- ANSI A92.3 – Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms
- ANSI A92.5 – Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms
- ANSI A92.6 – Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms
- ANSI A92.8 – Vehicle Mounted Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Devices
- ANSI A92.20 – Design, Calculations, Safety Requirements, Test Methods for MEWPs
- ANSI A92.22 – Safe Use of MEWPs
- ANSI A92.24 – Training Requirements for MEWP Operators
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart F – Powered Platforms, Man lifts, Vehicle Mounted Work Platforms
- 29 CFR 1910.23 – Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes
- 29 CFR 1910.28 – Safety Requirements for Scaffolding
- 29 CFR 1910.29 – Manually Propelled Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds (Towers)
- 29 CFR 1910.67 – Vehicle Mounted elevating and rotating work platforms
- 29 CFR 1910.333 – Selection and Use of Work Practices
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L – Scaffolds
- 29 CFR 1926.21 – Safety Training and Education
- 29 CFR 1926.451 – General Requirements
- 29 CFR 1926.452 – Additional Requirements to Specific Types of Scaffolds
- 29 CFR 1926.453 – Aerial Lifts
- 29 CFR 1926.454 – Training Requirements
- 29 CFR 1926.501, 502 – Duty to have Fall Protection
- 29 CFR 1926.556 – Aerial Lifts
- OSHA 29 CFR 1915 – Shipyards
- 29 CFR 1915.71 – Scaffolds or Staging
After completing the online course, you will take the aerial lift test. If you pass, you will get your printable aerial lift certification right away.
Outline
Topics Covered
- Anatomy & Pre-Shift Inspections
- Maintenance
- Equipment
- Safe Operations & Stability
- Know your Machine
- Overloading Hazards
- Machine Failure Hazards
- Know your Machine
- Know your Worksite
- Power Line Hazards
- Slope Hazards
- Overhead Hazards
- Investigated Case Studies
What You’ll Learn
Employers are required by OSHA to give their staff the necessary training on any on-site hazards. This includes working safely with, on, or around an aerial lift. An aerial lift training course must cover the manufacturer's instructions for operating the lift vertically, horizontally and while in transit.
This aerial lift training has been designed to provide you the best possible experience. Our thorough training methodology provides an engaging, hands-on experience that helps trainees apply and remember information on the job site. Investing in safety training is essential, preventing costly accidents and fines.
FAQs
What is Considered an Aerial Lift?
According to OSHA, an aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted work platform that can move vertically and/or horizontally.
What is a MEWP?
MEWP is an acronym for Mobile Elevating Work Platform. They are machines that lift workers without the use of scaffolding.
What Is the Aerial Lift Industry Standard?
According to ANSI, “MEWP occupants do not need formal training or certification before working on a MEWP. However, they do need to receive a basic site orientation that includes information about hazards and hazardous locations on site. They should also learn about warning signs, rules and other controls they will need to understand and observe.”
What are the Most Common Types of Aerial Lifts?
Aerial lifts or MEWPS can be used to describe a variety of different machines. The following are some of the most commonly used in construction:
- Bucket trucks
- Scissor lifts
- Boom lifts
- Static vertical lifts
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