Elevating Work Platforms

ACUTE delivers training in English and participants need to demonstrate an independent understanding and comprehension of the course content to successfully complete the training.

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Prerequisites: None

Note: Participants must wear appropriate footwear.

Program Content

Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) such as scissor lifts and boom lifts can be safe solutions to working at height challenges. Unfortunately, lack of training, improper use and defective equipment has led to serious incidents involving workers in Ontario.

The EWP course has been constructed to prepare operators for the safe use of EWPs. The theory module covers all classes of EWPs, while the practical module covers only the type of EWP used in the participant`s workplace.

Training program topics include EWP:

• Legislation and standards
• Hazards and safe work practices
• Platform stability
• Classes and features
• Safe operating procedures
• Inspections
• Class specific skill testing

You will learn by:

• Classroom interaction with experienced instructors
• Exploring legislative requirements
• Demonstration and hands-on training on a specific class of EWP
• Practical skills testing evaluation
• Detailed handouts, videos and quizzes

Who should enroll in this training program?

 Anyone who works with or around elevating work platforms, including those in supervisory positions.

Training Program Duration

1 Day (8 Hours)