Aerial Lifts In Industrial And Construction Environments: Types Of Lifts And Their Hazards

Construction and industrial environments can be rife with dangerous and hazardous situations for any employee, but with proper and adequate training and safeguard techniques in place, the risks can be virtually mitigated. According to the Center for Construction Research and Training, on average, 26 construction workers die each year while using aerial lifts. On aerial lifts, the major causes of fatalities are falls, electrocutions, and collapses or tip overs.

This program introduces employees to the various types of aerial lifts, the standards that affect them and the hazards associated with them. Specifically, the course introduces aerial lifts and how OSHA defines them, the various regulatory standards around aerial lifts, developing a “Safe Use Program,” the various kinds of lifts and required training for each type, and the multitude of hazards related to each kind.

Those who work in industrial and construction environments and who are responsible for the safe operation of aerial lifts should take this course to understand the intricacies of working with and around an aerial lift. Utilize this course to help your team recognize and mitigate hazards with the various kinds of aerial lifts.

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This course is geared toward those working directly with aerial lifts and those who supervise the work.

• Introduction
• OSHA, ANSI, And The MEWP's Standards
• Developing A "Safe Use Program"
• Types Of Lifts And Required Training
• Hazards Associated With Aerial Lifts

• Inspection Basics For Supported Scaffolds
• Operating Aerial Work Platforms Safely
• Supported Scaffolding Safety In Industrial And Construction Environments