Bucket Truck Aerial Lift

Course Description:

This is a fully comprehensive course designed for experienced Bucket 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 Bucket 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 Bucket Aerial Lift as required by the OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard and ANSI.

Upon successful completion of the course, the operator will be presented with a Bucket Aerial lift Trucks certificate as proof of training

Course Duration:

· 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: Bucket Aerial Lift design and operation

· Components of the Bucket Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lift Trucks

· Safe Operation of the Bucket Vehicle Mounted Aerial and Scissor Lift

· Fuel sources (battery and propane and Diesel / Gasoline)

· General safety rules/guidelines

· Summary (written test)

· Practical Operator evaluations Test (Must Pass)

· performing of pre-shift inspection

· battery maintenance and charging procedures

· Platform Capacity / Stability / Surface Condition

· Safe operating techniques

· Interlock Devices / Outriggers

· 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:

                                        Bucket Truck Aerial lift

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