Training Duration:  6 hours

Delivery Method:  In Person at the customer's location and with customer supplied equipment.

PPE Required: CSA approved work boots and hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall protection harness with lanyard.

Student Prerequisite: Fall Protection Training

Course Summary

This training is for workers who operate a Self-Propelled Boom Supported Elevating Work Platform (Boom Lift) in the workplace.

Common boom types are “straight boom” and  “articulating boom”.

Theory Lessons

• Applicable Federal and Provincial OH&S regulations and applicable CSA standards.

• Manufacturer specifications for the model being trained on.

• Hazard and risk assessment for workplace safety.

• Safe operating procedures.

• Hand signals and working with a spotter.

• Safe approach limits to energized equipment and power lines.

• Stability and working envelope.

• Roles of a spotter/signal person.

• Preventive maintenance.

• Equipment transport.

• Rescue scenarios.

Practical Lessons

• Inspection of boom lift and surrounding work area.

• Operating the boom lift and communicating with a spotter.

• Emergency lowering procedures.

Applicable OH&S Regulations and Standards

Canada Labour Code Part II

• Part 12.10 Fall Protection Systems
• Part 9 Elevating Devices

• Part 3 Specification and Certifications
• Part 9 Fall Protection
• Part 23 Elevating Platforms and Aerial Devices
• Schedule 4 Safe Limit of Approach Distances

• Part 11 Fall Protection
• Part 13 Division 5 Movable Work Platforms
• Table 19A-1A Minimum Approach Distances When Working Close to Exposed Electrical Equipment and Conductors

• B354.4-02(R2013) Self-Propelled Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms (2013)