Course Description:
This is a fully comprehensive course designed for experienced and Aerial lift truck operators with the skills and knowledge necessary for a variety of responsibilities and function involved in the operation and maintenance of the Aerial Lift. The training enforces the safety of the pedestrian and the operator. Pre-start up inspection and startup safety procedures, routine maintenance practice, and operating techniques are examined. This course is comprised of intensive classroom instruction, including discussion and a written test, as well as hands-on practical training and evaluation. At the conclusion of this program students should be able to demonstrate safe operation of Aerial Lift as required by the OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard CFR- 29 -1910.
Upon successful completion of the course, the operator will be presented with a Aerial lift certificate as proof of training
Course Duration:
· 4 hours Theory and at end of course an Operator Evaluation Test )
· Four operators per session to allow for maximum instructor/operator interaction
Program Outline:
Theoretical
· Introduction to OSHA / ANSI
· Standard Federal Requirements 29 CFR 1910
· Pedestrian awareness
· Basic principles: Aerial Lift design and operation
· Components of the Aerial Lift
· Operation of Aerial
· Fuel sources (battery and propane and Diesel / Gasoline)
· General safety rules/guidelines
· Summary (written test)
· Practical Operator evaluations Test (Must Pass)
Practical
· performing of pre-shift inspection
· battery maintenance and charging procedures
· Platform Capacity
· safe operating techniques
· Interlock Devices
· Surface Conditions
· Hands-on training and application
Evaluations:
Must Pass Written Evaluation Test
Must Pass an Operator Practical Evaluation Test
School Equipment: Students will have the opportunity to use the following school equipment as required throughtout the program:
Aerial lift truck
Class Size: Classes generally range in size from 4 to 15 students
Tuition: Call for Tuition