Elevated Work Platform Safety
Details:
The Elevated Work Platform is a critical piece of equipment to any business or construction site that needs to move employees to work areas that would normally be too dangerous by other means. Elevated Work Platform, when used properly, are great assets to any company, but can also cause serious injury and/or damage if not used properly. Many lives have been lost by an operator not understanding the basic principles of an Elevated Work Platform. Safe and knowledgeable operators cause fewer accidents.
Duration of course: Full course: 4 hr,
Refresher: 2 hours
Requirements: Valid Working at heights certificate
Cost of course: Full course $225+hst,
Refresher: $175+hst Certificate valid for 3 years
Course Information:
- Operator Qualifications and Legislated Requirements
- Safe Operations
- Hazards- People, Equipment and Environment
- Maintenance
- Fall Protection Equipment
- Harnesses and Belts
- Inspection
- Components
- Lifeline Anchorage
Course includes:
What is an EWP
When they should be used
OHSA, Standards and Regulations
Duties and Responsibilities of Workplace Parties
Operator training
Fall protection requirements.
Accidents, Hazards
- Slopes
- Winds, Load and Distribution
- Horizontal Force
- Improper Use
- Entanglement
- Overhead Obstacles and Obstructions
- Electrocution and more
Outriggers/Stabilizers
Inspections
Fueling, Battery Charging
Prior to Operation
Safe Practices
- 3 points of Contact
- Continual Observation
Course Materials:
- Participant Manuals
- Laminated Wallet certificates
- Theory Testing: Practical Training available if client has access to their own forklift at time of training date
- Records of training
Additional Information:
None
Location:
Algonquin Safety Training offers easy and convenient training location options to suit your preferences:
- At Algonquin Safety Training facilities
- On site, at your facility