Barrie Boom Lift Certification

Barrie Boom Lift Certification - Elevated work platforms allow maintenance operations and work to be carried out at levels which could not be reached by any other way. Workers utilizing boom lifts and scissor lifts could be taught the safe operation of these machines by acquiring boom lift certification training.

Despite the variety in lift style, applications and site conditions, all lifts have the possibility for death or serious injury when not safely operated. Electrocution, falls, crushed body parts, and tip-overs could be the unfortunate outcome of improper operating procedures.

To prevent aerial lift incidents, people should be qualified to be able to train workers in operating the specific kind of aerial lift they will be using. Controls should be easily accessible in or beside the platform of boom lifts utilized for carrying workers. Aerial lifts should not be be modified without the express permission of other recognized entity or the manufacturer. If you are leasing a lift, ensure that it is correctly maintained. Before utilizing, controls and safety devices should be inspected in order to make sure they are properly functioning.

It is essential to follow safe operating procedures to be able to avoid workplace accidents. Driving an aerial lift while the lift is extended must not be done, nevertheless, some models are designed to be driven when the lift is extended. Always set brakes. Set outriggers, if available. Avoid slopes, but when necessary use wheel chocks on slopes that do not exceed the manufacturer's slope limits. Follow manufacturer's weight and load restrictions. When standing on the platform of boom lifts, use a safety belt with a two-foot lanyard tied to the basket or boom or a full-body harness. Fall protection is not needed for scissor lifts that have guardrails. Do not sit or climb on guardrails.

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

When successful, the trained worker would be familiar with the following: pre-operational check procedures; authorization and training procedures; factors affecting the stability of scissor and boom lifts; how to prevent tip-overs; how to use the testing control functions; how to use PPE and fall prevention strategies.

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