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Aerial Lift Facts

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 Scissor Lift

scissor lift training

  • Also known as an aerial work platform, elevating work platform or mobile elevating work platform

  • Generally used for general maintenance

  • Usually capable of being set up and operated by a single person

Aerial Lift Facts:

Genie Boom

genie boom - telescopic boom training

  • Also known as a Telescopic boom

  • Perfect for areas with limited access in construction and industrial applications

  • Easy to adjust drive speed

Aerial Lift Facts:

Bucket Truck

bucket truck training

  • A bucket truck is used for lifting and lowering workers to places that are too tall for ladders

  • Some are designed with a single or double arm boom

  • Can be constructed of wood, fiberglass, metal or reinforced plastic

Safety – Always!

Always….

  • Work in compliance with your provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

  • Read and follow your employer's procedures for Health and Safety

  • Read and follow any equipment Operator's and Manufacturer's Manual

  • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Adhere to equipment lifting capacity information and warning signs

  • Conduct pre-shift inspections, pre-start up inspections, visual inspections

  • Report the absence or defect in any equipment or protective device

  • Test all equipment functions to ensure proper working condition

  • Avoid hazardous situations, steep slopes, grades and drop offs

  • Use the equipment for what is was intended and designed for

  • Ensure you are properly trained and authorized to use the equipment

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