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Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lifts (OSHA)

The Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lifts course gives workers a clear, OSHA-aligned introduction to operating bucket trucks and cherry pickers safely. Learners review equipment parts, inspections, stability basics, and common job-site hazards. The training also walks through safe driving, lift positioning, communication, and emergency actions. After completing the course, workers are better prepared to operate aerial lifts with confidence and compliance.

Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lifts (OSHA)

COURSE OVERVIEW

This OSHA-focused Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lifts course gives workers the essential knowledge needed to operate bucket trucks and cherry pickers safely. These lifts are used daily in utilities, construction, municipal services, and roadside maintenance. Because they raise workers and equipment to significant heights, proper training is critical for preventing falls, collisions, and equipment failures.

Learners explore regulatory requirements, lift anatomy, inspection routines, stability concepts, and hazard recognition. The course also outlines step-by-step guidance for job planning, site setup, safe maneuvering, and proper refueling. Additional modules address communication methods and what to do during emergencies or rescue situations. By completing this course, workers will be prepared to use a vehicle-mounted aerial lift with confidence and compliance.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Aerial lift safety depends on understanding equipment behavior, environmental risks, and operator responsibilities. This topic introduces the fundamentals of how vehicle-mounted lifts work, why stability matters, and how hazards develop, giving learners a strong base for safer performance on the job.

COURSE TOPICS

OSHA Standards

  • Review regulatory expectations for aerial lift operators
  • Understand how standards influence workplace practices

Lift Components & Controls

  • Identify major structural parts and system functions
  • Recognize built-in safety devices

Inspection Procedures

  •  Learn how to conduct effective pre-use inspections
  • Detect defects that could impact safe operation

Stability & Capacity

  • Understand load limits, center of gravity, and terrain effects
  • Prevent tip-overs and equipment strain

Operating Best Practices

  • Follow safe driving, elevating, and positioning techniques
  • Avoid high-risk movements and improper use

Operator Readiness

  • Consider mental alertness, physical condition, and fatigue
  • Practice situational awareness

Effective Communication

  • Use signals and coordinated communication on active worksites

Worksite Assessment

  • Identify overhead lines, uneven ground, traffic, and obstacles

Hazard Identification

  • Recognize common risks in aerial lift environments

Rescue Procedures

  • Understand emergency protocols and lift-specific rescue plans
ONLINE COURSE DURATION

This OSHA aerial lift course requires about 90 minutes to finish. Participants may complete it at their own pace.

PASS MARK

To pass, learners must score 80% or higher. Up to three attempts are available. Embedded quizzes help reinforce essential information.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A digital certificate is issued immediately after passing the course, verifying compliance with OSHA aerial lift training requirements.

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 90 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 70% 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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