Bucket trucks, boom trucks, scissor lifts, etc. are all necessary equipment but can be quite dangerous if not operated properly. This two and one half–hour course reviews proper procedures for ensuring a safe lift. Operators are educated in the hazards of using aerial lifts and are taught the steps for avoiding or controlling those hazards. Covers such topics as: vehicle stabilization & traveling; use of outriggers; working near electrical lines; pre-operation inspection; and fall protection.

• Types of Aerial Lifts

• Boom-supported Lifts

• Scissor Support Lifts

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Hazards Related to Aerial Lift Use

• Aerial Lift Operation

• Authorization to Operate

• Daily Operation

• Workplace Inspection

• Lift Controls

• Operator Responsibilities

• Maintenance Requirements

• Employer Responsibilities

• Safe Operation Requirements

• Falls

• Collapses/Tip-overs

• Caught In or Between

• Struck By or Against

DATE: February 3, 2020

LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL

INSTRUCTOR: Clarance Willard, Jr.

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 115 for more information.