CLASSROOM THEORY COMPONENT (MORNING)
- Pre operational equipment checks Safety check of the working area
- Use of outriggers, if provided
- Potential electrical and head hazards
- Working with fuel or batteries as equipped
- Use of operating controls
- Load limits
- Working with awkward loads Controlling fall hazards related to tools
- Stability related to moving boom supported platforms
- Anchor points
- Proper use of fall arrest equipment
- Responding to emergencies
PRACTICAL OPERATIONS COMPONENT (AFTERNOON)
Each participant’s operating skills will be evaluated by the instructor and at least one of the other participants.
TRAINING METHODS
To ensure maximum involvement participants will be encouraged to help with demonstrations and to share experiences related to the use of boom trucks in their workplace. The content of this workshop will be adapted to match the equipment used and the loads moved in your workplace.
CERTIFICATES
All successful candidates will receive an operator certificate of competency which should be renewed every three years.
When on construction sites, the operator must have this certificate as proof of training.
CLASS SIZE
To ensure that there is time to complete the practical segment the class is limited to 8 participants. To comply with the definition of “competent” up to two supervisors may attend as observers.
TRAINING DATES
Call SAFERITE at 416.255.4803 to schedule this training.
