Aerial Work Platform Operator Safety Training

Scissor Lift – Boom Lift – Man Lift Equipment

(OSHA 29 CFR 1910,1926; ANSI A 92)

This program is designed for both new and experienced operators of scissor lifts, knuckle booms, straight booms and other types of man lift equipment. Included are safe use and operation of scissor and boom lifts, as well as OSHA regulations, ANSI / ASME standards and inspection requirements.

Scissor/Boom Lift Course Duration

• Approx. 3 hours classroom instruction
• ½ hour per person practical evaluation

Course Content: Classroom Instruction

• Major causes of accidents on scissor and boom lifts
• Scissor, Boom and man lift User responsibilities
• Relevant OSHA regulations & ANSI/ASME standards
• Types and variations of scissor, boom and man lifts
• Fall arrest training for scissor, boom and man lifts
• Fall hazards relating to scissor, boom and man lifts
• Pre-operational inspections of scissor, boom and man lifts
• Work site inspections
• Battery safety propane safety
• Safe operating procedures with scissor, boom and man lifts
• Multiple choice, comprehensive knowledge test

Practical Hands On

• Pre-shift inspections for scissor, boom and man lifts
• Work-site inspections for scissor, boom and man lifts
• Identifying hazards for scissor, boom and man lifts
• Battery safety
• Propane safety
• Safe operating procedures for scissor, boom and man lifts
• Shut-down operations for scissor, boom and man lifts