Looking for elevated work platform training in Toronto? Elevated work platform training is also referred to as elevating work platform training, EWP training, or aerial lift training. Aerial lifts include types of machinery such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, bucket-trucks, cherry pickers, and other mobile elevating equipment. There are many occupations and work environments that may require a worker to use EWPs. The best way to stay safe on the job is with proper, hands-on training. Ensure your employees stay safe on the job. Contact the experts at ACUTE today to learn more about keeping you and your employees safe in the workplace.
Elevated Work Platform Training Toronto – Who Needs Training?
Training is important for anyone who will be working on or even around elevated work platforms, including those in supervisory roles. Elevated work platforms can cause serious or fatal injuries when used incorrectly. Many injuries are caused by crushing accidents, and EWPs tipping over or collapsing.
Elevated work platform training is required for industrial and construction projects when workers will be using EWPs. However, no matter what industry, to ensure the safety of everyone involved, anyone using aerial lifts/elevating work platforms must be properly trained before using machinery.
Employers must ensure that workers are adequately trained before using or working closely with EWPs. Improper use of aerial lifts can result in serious or fatal injuries. Many workers who use EWPs also legally must receive Working At Heights training. As of 2015, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development requires training for workers who work on construction projects and use any of the following methods of protection:
- travel restraint systems
- fall restricting systems
- fall arrest systems
- safety nets
- work belts or safety belts
Workers who use the above on construction projects MUST receive CPO-approved Working At Heights training before working at heights (Ontario construction sector plans 2017-2018).
EWP Risks and Hazards
Adequate training is essential when learning how to protect yourself and others from potential risks and hazards. EWPs qualify as heavy machinery and can be potentially deadly when misused. Some hazards include:
Being struck by moving equipment- Getting crushed between equipment and other objects
- Exposure to electrical contact while operating a vehicle or equipment
- Being struck by an inadequately secured load being lifted or moved
- Being struck or crushed by equipment tipping over
- Source – Ontario construction sector plan 2017-2018
Employers are responsible for ensuring that workers receive proper training so hazards such as the ones listed above can be avoided.
For Industrial Establishments
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development provides the following list of specific requirements for using an EWP within industrial establishments.
- (section 79 of Reg. 851): Before wearing protective equipment or devices (for example, fall protection equipment), workers must receive information and instruction on how to use and care for them.
- (section 51(2)(a) of Reg. 851): An EWP or lifting device can only be operated by a competent person or by a worker who is accompanied by a competent person.
Source – Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
For Construction Projects
The MLITSD also outlines general duties for those working on construction projects and using aerial lift machinery.
As noted on the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s page on Elevating Work Platforms in Construction, employers are obligated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Construction Projects Regulation to do the following:
- Employers must ensure workers receive proper training in the use of fall protection systems at Ontario construction sites
[O. Reg. 213/91, section 26.2]
Source – Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Elevated Work Platform Training Toronto – ACUTE’s EWP Course
ACUTE offers multiple elevating work platform training courses to suit your workplace’s specific needs. For example, some upcoming EWP courses include scissor & boom lift training or scissor lift only. With ACUTE, you can choose to train at our facility or yours!
ACUTE’s Elevating Work Platform training 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(s) of EWP used in the participant’s workplace. The course is one day long (8 hours) and will include:
- Training on hazards & safe work practices
- Training on legislation & standards
- Training on platform stability
- Training on class-specific skill testing
- Training on safe operating procedures
- Demonstration and hands-on training on a specific class of EWP
- Practical skills testing evaluation
- Classroom interaction with experienced instructors
- And More!
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Six Reasons You Should Train With ACUTE!
If you are looking for elevated work platform training in Toronto, why should you travel to Kitchener/Waterloo to complete your EWP training? Here are six reasons why you should choose EWP training with ACUTE!
#1: Industry Experience – Did you know that ACUTE has over 100 years of combined industry experience? ACUTE provides comprehensive health and safety training, on-site safety services, and consulting services. With over 100 years of combined experience, our staff offers more than theoretical or abstract ideas. ACUTE offers solutions.
#2: Training Tracking – The MLITSD requires employee training to be tracked and made accessible. ACUTE offers companies who complete training with us the opportunity to save time by offering free records keeping for all the courses provided, including our Elevating Work Platform training course. Learn more here!
#3: We Serve Many Industries – ACUTE has a vast array of clients in manufacturing, construction, health, academic, and government agencies. We bring the best safety practices from across the spectrum to your workplace. You can rest assured you will receive proper EWP training for your industry.
#4: World Class Training Centre – When you choose training with ACUTE, you can choose to train at our world-class health and safety training centre! Our training centre was named the best-equipped training centre in Ontario and includes engineered simulators for real hands-on experience. You will receive practical, hands-on EWP training with ACUTE.
#5: Open Door Instructor-Student Partnership – ACUTE’s training services emphasizes client participation. Our staff wants to build relationships with clients and serve as a touchstone for advice anytime moving forward. This means that during your EWP training, you will have ample opportunity to participate and get involved.
#6: ACUTE Has A Track Record of Success – When you train with ACUTE, you can find comfort in our track record of success. ACUTE is rated 4.9/5 stars on Google reviews, demonstrating a commitment to our clients, quality, and passion for training.
Did you know that when you train with ACUTE, you can choose to complete EWP training at your own facility! ACUTE helps accommodate your workplace’s specific needs. If you have a large group of workers who require EWP training, training at your own facility could be the right choice for you. Contact ACUTE today to find out more!
“We have relied on ACUTE for years to train our staff
and keep them safe on the job site.”
– Bob, Millwrighting Company – Read more testimonials here!
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