Elevated Work Platform Course

Boom lifts, scissor lifts and personnel lifts (0-330 feet) are covered in the Elevated Work Platform course. Although unique in their designs these are the typical Elevated Work Platforms being used in most workplaces today. 

  • ​Full day course
  • Fall Protection is a prerequisite
  • Certification is valid for 3 years

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Course Overview

This course is a combination of theory and practical training. 

The theory portion covers:

  • Types of EWP's

  • OH&S, CSA/ANSI and Manufacturer Requirements 

  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

  • Hazard Assessments

  • Safe Operating Procedures Wind and Weather requirements

  • Electrical Safety

  • Pre Use and Pre Operation Inspections, Function Tests 

  • Job Site Inspections

  • Working Envelopes, Envelope Management Systems with High Reach Equipment

  • Working Weights, Emergency controls, Operator Set Up and Shut Down Procedures  

  • Safe operating practices

There is a Hazard Identification workshop and a written review at the end of the theory portion.

Practical Portion

  • Hazard Assessment

  • Pre-Operational Inspection

  • Function Tests

  • Work Area and Path of Travel Inspection

  • Review of the Operators Manual

Actual Operation of a Unit

The trainee must go through a complete series of functions until the Instructor is Confident in the Trainee’s ability to identify and operate all controls, including emergency controls.

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