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Aerial Platform – Boom & Scissor

The online Aerial Platform – Boom & Scissor course is designed to minimize the hazards associated with straight telescoping boom, articulating boom, and scissor lift type mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) by imparting knowledge on the basics of safe operational practices.

Aerial Platform – Boom & Scissor

COURSE OVERVIEW

The objective of this Aerial Platform – Boom & Scissor online course is to lessen the dangers linked with straight telescoping boom, articulating boom, and scissor lift type mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) by providing instructions on the essentials of secure handling techniques.


COURSE STANDARDS

This course is designed to meet the theoretical training requirements as specified in:

  • CSA standards B354.7 and B354.8 
  • ANSI standards A92.22 and A92.24
  • OSHA 1926.453


COURSE TOPICS

  • Responsibilities as an aerial platform operator
  • Manuals and signal words
  • Required PPE
  • Types of aerial platforms and their components
  • Factors that impact machine stability
  • Aerial platform attachments and modifications
  • Walk around inspections and function tests
  • Operational hazards
  • Safe start-up, operation, shutdown, and fueling procedures
  • Scissor lift components

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 105 minutes

PASS MARK

A score of 80% must be achieved to pass this course. The course can be attempted three times to achieve the pass mark.


CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. Please note that, in most jurisdictions, additional practical evaluation on equipment may be required to ensure regulatory compliance.


Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 105 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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