Aerial Lift Training Vancouver

Aerial Lift Training Vancouver - The mechanical access platform known as an aerial work platform is a machinery that provides access to places that are otherwise inaccessible to people and other equipment. Also known as an aerial device or elevating work platform, the machine is normally used to access high areas. Maintenance and construction workers normally must make use of aerial work platforms on the job. Firefighters make use of them for emergency access.

Meant for temporary application, aerial work platforms are distinguished from elevators, that provide permanent access to high areas. An aerial work platform is intended to be operated by one individual, and is capable of lifting weights of less than one ton. Several types have higher load limits. There are different types of aerial work platforms; for example, there is a "scissor lift" and a "cherry picker".

Many of the aerial work platforms are outfitted along with compressed air connectors for power tools and electrical outlets. For specialist jobs, such as lifting frames for window glass, an aerial work platform may come together with special tools.

Anybody needed to operate an aerial lifting device requires training, along with their bosses. Members of Health & Safety Committees and representatives responsible for inspecting aerial machine work places likewise need to go through training. People training would know aerial lifting device operation. They will also learn the regulations which apply to the safe operation of these machines. Rules differ within different provinces, and in federally regulated worksites.

Workers who work near or are required to be lifted by an aerial lifting machine has to be aware of all the possible hazards. An Aerial Lift Training Video could be shown in a general safety session to be able to educate all of the staff who are lifted by them or work near them.

Aerial Lift Training Program consists of modules focused on the following: Aerial Lift Devices and Operating Controls; Hazard Identification; Pre Operational Checks for Aerial Lift Devices; and Platform Positioning & Park Positioning. The program is intended to train employees on the safe use of self-propelled, elevated work platforms and boom supported, self-propelled, elevated work platforms. A certificate would be given to workers who complete the program, signed by a qualified person to confirm the successful completion of a hands-on practical evaluation.

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