Brampton Boom Lift Certification

Brampton Boom Lift Certification - Elevated work platforms allow work and maintenance operations to be carried out at levels that could not be reached by any other way. Boom Lift Certification Training teaches workers about the safe operation of scissor lifts and boom lifts.

When work platforms are operated unsafely, they have the possibility for serious injury and even death, regardless of their lift style, site conditions or application. Electrocution, falls, tip-overs and crushed body parts could be the terrible outcome of wrong operating procedures.

In order to avoid aerial lift accidents, boom lift operators must be trained by qualified workers in safely operating the certain type of aerial lift they would be making use of. Aerial lifts should not be be altered without the express permission of the manufacturer or other recognized entity. If you are renting a lift, make certain that it is correctly maintained. Before utilizing, safety devices and controls have to be inspected to ensure they are functioning properly.

It is essential to follow safe operating procedures in order to avoid workplace accidents. Driving an aerial lift while the lift is extended must not be done, however, a few models are designed to be driven when the lift is extended. Set outriggers, if available. Always set brakes. Avoid slopes, but when necessary use wheel chocks on slopes that do not exceed the slope restrictions of the manufacturer. Follow manufacturer's load and weight limitations. When standing on the platform of boom lifts, make use of a safety belt with a two-foot lanyard tied to the basket or boom or a full-body harness. Fall protection is not required for scissor lifts which have guardrails. Never climb or sit on guardrails.

The boom lift certification course provides instruction in the following areas: training and certification; safety guidelines to prevent a tip-over; checking the work area and travel path; surface conditions and slopes; other tips for maintaining stability; stability factors; leverage; weight capacity; pre-operational inspection; testing control functions; mounting a vehicle; safe operating practices; safe driving procedures; power lines and overhead obstacles; utilizing lanyards and harness; PPE and fall protection; and prevent falling from the platform.

The trainee who is successful would learn the following: authorization and training procedures; pre-operational check procedures; how to avoid tip-overs; factors affecting the stability of scissor and boom lifts; how to utilize the testing control functions; how to utilize PPE and fall prevention strategies.

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