AERIAL WORK PLATFORM (AWP) OPERATOR TRAINING & QUALIFICATION
Scissor lift, man lift, boom lift, cherry picker, stock picker…No matter what you call it or what type of lift your organization uses, OSHA requires that all aerial work platform operators receive training to work on them, as well as to recognize any kind of hazard that could make a lift task dangerous. Beyond the regulations for operating the aerial work platform (AWP), many lifts are covered under OSHA’s fall protection regulation 1926.503.
On average, 26 construction workers die each year from an aerial lift accident, many of which are due to operator error or negligence. For the safety and welfare of your employees and bystanders at any given job site, it’s essential that all aerial lift operators complete the necessary OSHA aerial work platform operator qualification training course. This course will help identify and lessen the risk of injuries and fatalities when operating an aerial lift. Total Equipment Training offers one of the best aerial work platform operator training programs to help establish the understanding of the OSHA guidelines and the safe way to operate an aerial work platform.
WHAT IS AN AERIAL WORK PLATFORM (AWP)?
Aerial work platforms are devices which enable people and equipment to access areas that are hard to reach. There are a variety of aerial work platform types including Cherry Pickers, Scissor Lifts, Telescopic Booms, Articulating Boom Lifts, Stock Pickers, and many more. These devices can be powered by electricity, gas or a hydraulic system that powers a series of supports used to lift the work platform. Before doing these types of jobs you must take an aerial work platform (AWP) operator training course and have aerial work platform qualifications. Total Equipment Training offers excellent aerial work platform training; contact us today to learn about the aerial work platform (AWP).
ANSI AERIAL WORK PLATFORM SAFETY GUIDELINES
The American National Standards Institute has a series of guidelines that aim to protect yourself and also your laborer’s while using aerial work platforms on any job site. In addition to their safety guidelines, the ANSI regulations require all aerial work platforms to be inspected before use to ensure that the equipment is operating properly. ANSI aerial lift safety guidelines also address the following components:
- Workers must wear proper fall protection equipment while on or operating the lift
- Brakes must always be active while workers are lifted
- The aerial lift can only be moved or adjusted when the lift is in the retracted position
- Workers must remain within the confines of the lift during operation
OSHA AERIAL OPERATOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
While the safety regulations by ANSI are only recommendations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set requirements that all employers and employees that utilize aerial lifts must abide by. These aerial lift and aerial work platform operator training requirements and regulations are OSHA 1926.21, 1926.453, 1926.454. Qualifications include securing the lift or boom in a retracted position while the vehicle is in motion. Employees must wear the proper fall protection including a body harness and lanyard attached to the bucket, lift or boom, and obeying the weight limit set by the equipment’s manufacturer. In addition, OSHA requires all aerial lift operator training to be conducted by a qualified trainer. The training requirements include:
- Procedures for dealing with hazards including electrical, fall, and falling-object hazards
- Properly operating the lift
- Fall protection procedures
- Equipment positioning requirements
- Personal protection equipment
- Equipment manufacturer requirements
OSHA AWP Certification Training Program Outline
Total Equipment Training offers a comprehensive, on-site Aerial Work Platform (Lift) training program which covers all pertinent OSHA certification standards. We tailor our program to meet your specific aerial lift needs and provide your employees with the knowledge to safely operate the equipment and the ability to recognize possible hazards, as well as, implement a program to minimize those hazards.
All operators will receive classroom training and hands-on training by our qualified trainers, and will take both a written test and a practical evaluation to evidence their competency and provide you with the necessary documentation of training required by OSHA.
Total Equipment Training’s Aerial Work Platform Training Program is approved by the US Department of Labor and OSHA recognized. It will include, but is not limited to:
Classroom AWP Training Outline
- Applications and types of equipment
- Inspection of the AWP
- Personnel safety – fall protection and PPE
- Federal and manufacturers rules
- Electrical hazards
- Principles of Operation
- Equipment considerations
- Load safety
- Federal and manufacturer’s rules
- Preventive Maintenance
Hands-On Training AWP Training Outline
- Personal protective equipment
- Load Handling
- Fueling and preventive maintenance
- Traveling when personnel are in basket
- Operational checks
- Pre-operation inspection
- Position of equipment (ground conditions)
- Control familiarization
- Driving equipment (both in basket and ground controls)
- Securing the machine
ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF AERIAL WORK PLATFORM AND AERIAL LIFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING?
At Total Equipment Training, our AWP certification trainers are experienced, thorough and the best in the industry. Our effective and efficient approach to aerial lift operator training sets us apart from other training programs. We bring our training program to your site, saving you time and money. In addition, our on-site aerial lift training can be customized to meet your organization’s specific needs and OSHA requirements. If you’re interested in one of our training programs, contact us today!
I recommend other companies invest in the safety of their employees by having Total Equipment Training come out to their site and conduct Aerial Platform Training as they did for us! This class if full of safety tips to protect your employees (and yourself) from getting hurt, and when your employees receive their certification, it ensures your company meets government health and safety requirements for working on platforms.
Safety Inspector – Wilmington Delaware
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Aerial and Scissor Lifts Gives you step by step information about industrial aerial and scissor lifts, inspections and how to operate safely. (90 mins) $59.95 | Aerial and Scissor Lifts | |
Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety Training Teaches fundamentals of the safe start up, operation, shutdown, and proper fueling procedures. (90 mins) $59.95 | Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety Training | |
Aerial Platform Helps prevent unsafe operation, injury or the chance of any aerial platform accidents (90 mins) $99.95 | Aerial Platform | |
Aerial Platform for Construction Gives construction workers access to training and information on what an aerial lift is, how to safely operate and how to perform required maintenance. (30 mins) $44.95 | Aerial Platform for Construction | |
Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lifts (bucket truck) Covers the different types of aerial lifts, inspections, load charts, common hazards, rigging considerations, critical lifts, hand signals, safe operation, and set up for vehicle mounted aerial lifts. (90 mins) $74.95 | Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lifts (bucket truck) | |
Scissor Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments: Teaches workers about the different types of scissor lifts, how to operate, and also hazards that may occur and how to prevent accidents and injuries. (60 mins) $39.95 | Scissor Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments: |