The Aerial Platform/Boom Truck Training program consists of a classroom training session and a practical training session. All participants must pass both sessions to become certified. Successful participants receive a wallet certificate of achievement.
In Canada, two CSA Standards are involved, B354.2 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms and B354.4 Self-Propelled Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms. Self-propelled elevating work platforms refer to work platforms that cannot be positioned completely beyond the base on the machine. Self-propelled boom-supported elevating work platforms refer to platforms that can be positioned completely beyond the base of the machine. This theory training is quite similar for both types. If only one kind of machine is used, the practical time can be reduced from that stated in this outline.
Elevating Work Platform Training Program Objectives:
Aerial Platform/Boom Lift Training, trainee's will learn the competency requirements for safe operation of Boom-Type Elevating Work Platforms and Self-Propelled Elevating Work With Aerial Platforms (for use on paved/slab surfaces) used in Industry. Increase the efficient use of elevating work platforms and reduce the risk of injury to workers and damage to equipment, product and buildings.
Elevated Work Program Content:
- Legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Requirements of Canadian Standards Association Codes CAN3-B354.2 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms for Use on Paved/Slab Surfaces and CAN3 –B354.4 Boom-Type Elevating Work Platforms
- Pre-shift inspection of the elevating work platforms
- Precautions for lifting, lowering, and moving
- Personal protective equipment including fall arrest systems
- Operation of the elevating work platforms
- Safe operating practices
- The lifting capacity of elevating work platforms.
- Use of emergency controls
- Theory and practical tests
Suggested Participants For Aerial Platform Certification:
Operators of elevating work platforms, supervisors, group leaders, and health & safety committee members.