Aerial Lifts-Classroom

The course participants will understand the safe operating procedures needed for using various types of aerial Lifts. Students will also understand applicable OSHA regulations.  They will know when to use personal protective equipment and fall protection.

Contents:

• The purpose, use, and locations of manuals
• A pre-start inspection
• Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the aerial device
• Prohibition of overriding safety devices except as approved by the manufacturer
• That secondary operating systems shall not be used for purposes other than test or recovering the work platform
• Factors affecting stability
• Purpose of placards and decals
• Workplace inspection
• Applicable safety rules and regulations
• Authorization to operate
• Securing the aerial device from unauthorized use
• Operator warning and instructions
• Application of fall arrest systems for aerial platform lifts
• Stowing the aerial device for transport and precautions related to moving the aerial platform lift.
• ANSI and OSHA Regulations
• WVU Aerial Lift Program

Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University Employees who use aerial lifts as part of their job duties.

Frequency Requirements	Course Length	Referenced Regulation
Periodic	2 Hours	29 CFR 1926.453, 652 and 955