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Boom Lift Safety

Gain essential boom lift safety knowledge with this online course. Learn inspections, hazard awareness, PPE use, and safe operation of MEWPs.

Boom Lift Safety

Course Overview 

This Boom Lift Safety course equips workers with the knowledge they need to operate boom lifts safely and responsibly. Often called cherry pickers or man lifts, these machines allow workers to reach elevated or restricted spaces but require careful attention to controls, mechanical functions, and surrounding hazards. The course introduces essential safety principles that help operators reduce risks before and during use. 

Participants will review the purpose and classifications of MEWPs, study the major parts of a boom lift, and learn how to carry out effective pre-use checks. The training also highlights personal protective equipment requirements and operational habits that promote safer worksites. Interactive questions are included throughout, and learners finish with a final exam to assess comprehension. 

Topic Overview 

Boom lifts are widely used in industries where working at height is routine. Understanding how these platforms operate, the hazards associated with elevation, and the measures needed to reduce risk helps workers protect themselves and others. This knowledge strengthens confidence and supports safer job performance. 

Course Topics 

Learners will:

  • Explore the role and types of mobile elevated work platforms.
  • Learn how boom lift components function and interact.
  • Perform thorough pre-use inspections to identify issues early.
  • Apply proven techniques for safe and controlled operation.
  • Identify risks such as tip-overs, crushing, or environmental hazards.
  • Use protective equipment and safe-work strategies to reduce the chance of incidents. 

Course Duration 

This online program requires around 90 minutes to complete, and learners may return to the material as needed. 

Pass Mark 

To earn certification, a minimum score of 80% is required. Learners may attempt the exam up to three times, helping reinforce key boom lift safety knowledge. 

Certificate of Completion 

Once the final exam is passed, a downloadable and printable digital certificate becomes available for immediate use. 

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 90 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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