Train-the-Trainer Aerial Work Platforms

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Scissor Lift, Straight and Articulating Boom Lift


This two day (16 hours) program is designed to give your company’s scissor/boom lift trainer the information necessary to design and implement your own in-house man lift safety and training program. Included are OSHA regulations pertaining to aerial work platforms.

New trainers will gain a strong foundation in critical training skills and seasoned trainers will be introduced to new approaches for delivering powerful training.

This program covers OSHA requirements, liability, documentation, and responsibilities.

Course Duration: 2 day (16 hours): Course Content – Theoretical

  • Knowledge requirements designated trainer status
  • OSHA regulations & ANSI/ASME standards
  • Compliant requirements for scissor lifts, boom lifts and man lifts equipment
  • Qualities of an effective trainer
  • Types of scissor lifts, boom lifts and man lifts
  • Various mechanical and electronic components
  • Fall Arrest for scissor lifts, boom lifts and man lifts
  • Pre-operational inspections
  • Work-site inspections
  • Battery safety propane safety
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Multiple choice
  • Comprehensive test of knowledge

Other Course Features

  • Individual instruction presentation conducted by all attendees
  • Hands on verification of operating ability and knowledge of specific equipment
  • Site-specific training content development exercise

Materials Included

Trainer’s Reference Manual, instruction forms and templates and PowerPoint. Wallet cards and wall certificates are awarded upon successful completion.

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When you work with us, getting your operators Certified and Qualified is effective and easy to do.

We use an instructional approach that makes the training and qualification process a job-useful and valued experience for your employees.