Aerial Lift Operator Safety

Prerequisites: This course has no formal pre-requisite.

Course Length: 3-4 hours – Course length will vary depending on the number of students. Total course time includes breaks.

Course Objective

• Provide delegates assigned to operate industrial aerial lifts/scissor lifts the necessary skills to safely perform their jobs.

• Provide delegates with recommended industry practices to allow safe work with aerial lifts.

• Delegates should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills during practical examination and demonstrate knowledge during written examination.

Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)

Lunch: 1 Hour

Course Outline
About Aerial Lifts

Aerial Lift Safety

Aerial Lift Inspection

Aerial Lift Operation

Hand Signals

Practical Session

Practical Session

• Practical training shall utilize an Aerial Lift, various slings, loads & rigging techniques.
  Practical shall verify that the delegate has the ability to complete the following:

  • Select and wear appropriate PPE during practical training

  • Inspect and identify damaged hardware/rigging gear

  • Select the appropriate hardware/rigging gear to complete required lifts

  • Communicate with the operator using proper hand signals

  • Use tag lines properly to control loads

  • Select the appropriate rigging techniques to complete the required lifts Place load(s) in appropriate locations (outside of walkways)

  • Maintain hand/body position absent from hazards (pinch points)

  • Prevent anyone from standing under a suspended load

  • Safely work with others as a team

  • Store hardware/rigging gear properly following its use

Training Center Provided Material

• PPE

• Rigging Material

Delegate Requirements

• Aerial Lift shall be provided by the customer at a customer location

• Must possess good physical health as the practical training is physical demanding.

Reference Material / Documents
Recommended Industry Practices

API RP 2D 7th Edition

OSHA Construction Rigging

Cost $140.00