Aerial lift training prepares you to work with types of machinery such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, bucket-trucks, cherry pickers, and other elevating work platforms. Read on to discover what aerial lift training is, who requires aerial lift training in Ontario, and what aerial lift training looks like. When it comes time to register, contact the experts at Acute Safety & Safety Services and we will be happy to get you properly trained!

 

 

The Basics of Aerial Lift Training

What Is Aerial Lift Training?

Aerial lift training teaches you how to safely operate various types of elevating work platforms. In fact, aerial lift training and elevating work platform train can be used interchangeably.

Depending on your workplace and training requirements, you may receive training for all or just some of the various types of aerial lifts. With ACUTE’s Elevating Work Platform training, for example, you can choose to take the Scissor & Boom course, or just the Scissor training course.

Aerial lift training provides participants with the knowledge and practical know-how to safely use and operate these complex and potentially dangerous machines. Aerial lift training is also a form of working at heights training, seeing as you will be working at heights while on aerial lift devices. Please note, however, that it does not replace the required Working At Heights training course for those working on construction projects.

Check out the video below for an example of the training looks like:

 

Learn more about ACUTE’s Elevating Work Platforms course

 

Who Needs Aerial Lift Training?

Anyone using aerial lifts/elevating work platforms must be properly trained before using machinery. That could include those who work on construction sites, in a warehouse or factory setting, and even in agriculture.

According to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), employers are obligated to take every reasonable precaution for the protection of the workers. Prior to allowing an employee to work with an aerial lift, the following questions must be answered:

  • Has specific training been provided to address identified hazards while using the elevating work platform? That should include:
    • Training on fall protection
    • Material handling
    • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Remember: Improper use of aerial lifts can result in serious or fatal injuries. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen. In March 2018, a serious accident was reported in Mississauga and the cause was deemed to be driver error. Don’t hesitate – sign up for training today to ensure the safety of everyone involved in your workplace.

 

Anyone using aerial lifts/elevating work platforms must be properly trained before using machinery.

 

What Does Aerial Lift Training Involve?

As has already been discussed, machines such as scissor lifts and boom lifts can be safe solutions to working at height challenges, but lack of training, improper use and defective equipment have led to serious incidents involving workers in Ontario.

The aerial lift training course has been constructed to prepare operators for the safe use of elevating work platforms. There’s a theory module covers all classes of EWPs, and a practical module that covers only the type of EWP used in your particular workplace.

Training topics include:

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

You will learn through classroom interaction with experienced instructors, the exploration of legislative requirements, demonstration and hands-on training on a specific class of EWP, practical skills testing evaluation, as well as detailed handouts, videos and quizzes.

 

Environmental and Safety Training Courses

A typical aerial lift training course runs 8 hours, so be sure to set aside a whole day.

 

Trust ACUTE For Your Aerial Lift Training

ACUTE helps organizations understand their training challenges while also providing unparalleled tailoring and customer service. Here are just a few things you can expect when training with ACUTE:

  • Open Door Instructor-Student Partnership – ACUTE’s training services emphasize client participation. Staff want to build relationships with clients and serve as a touchstone for advice anytime moving forward.
  • Serving Your Team and Industry – With a vast array of clients in manufacturing, construction, health, academic, and government agencies, ACUTE brings the best safety practices from across the spectrum to your workplace.
  • 100 Years Combined Experience – ACUTE provides comprehensive health and safety training, on-site safety services, and consulting services. With over 100 years of combined experience, our staff offer more than theoretical or abstract ideas. ACUTE offers solutions.
  • 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.

ACUTE is located in Waterloo, Ontario and services customers from the cities such as Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Milton, Kitchener, London, Guelph, and other cities from across Ontario.

“Fantastic facilitators and staff here. I have brought many students to ACUTE for training over multiple years and have no complaints. They are very accommodating, professional, and thorough in their training standards. Highly recommended.”

– David Pope

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For all OABA members, please contact the ACUTE office prior to registration.