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Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Online Training Certification Course

29 CFR 1910 & 1926

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This online certification course covers aerial boom lift hazards, including uneven surfaces, falls, electric shock, equipment collapse, inclement weather, nearby work, inexperience or improper operation, mechanical defects, and inadvertent operation. Course content also includes applicable regulations, requirements, and key safety practices, as well as the responsibilities of owners, supervisors, and operators.

Aerial boom lifts, also known as cherry pickers or bucket trucks, consist of a platform or bucket at the end of a hydraulic or electric lifting system. They are used in many different industries to lift personnel from the ground to a higher elevation. Use of an aerial boom lift requires special aerial boom lift training.

Any employee who is involved in the use and operation of an aerial boom lift needs boom lift training in order to safely perform their job tasks. These platforms are used in a variety of industries, from construction to factory work to shipyards. Proper training includes understanding the regulations and requirements laid out by OSHA, which are covered in this aerial lift certification course. Crane operators, lift operators, project managers, supervisors, and other applicable personnel will benefit from taking this boom lift training online course.

Case Study: A power utility employee was working in an insulated aerial boom lift near energized 7,200 volt power lines. He was installing new, de-energized lines, which were in contact with the ground.

The lift controls were not in safe working condition. The override button on the upper control malfunctioned, causing unpredictable and uncontrollable movement of the bucket. This caused the worker to move too close to one of the energized lines. His hand and control handle came in contact with an energized line while his other hand held on to a grounded de-energized line. The worker failed to wear insulated gloves. The resulting electric shock was fatal.

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Governing Regulations

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA regulations are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1910 is reserved for general industry standards while Part 1926 is designated for construction industry standards. Aerial boom lifts are covered in multiple locations throughout both parts.

The following OSHA regulations are applicable to aerial boom lifts:

  • 1910.67 - Vehicle-mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms
  • 1910.269 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
  • 1926.453 - Aerial Lifts
  • 1926.454 - Training Requirements
  • 1926.502 - Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices
  • 1926.503 - Training Requirements

Additionally, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is an organization that uses industry experts to set consensus standards on various topics. ANSI has issued ANSI/SAIA A92.2, vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating aerial devices. Many OSHA regulations are based on ANSI standards, and often adopt or incorporate an ANSI standard via "incorporation by reference." The incorporated standard becomes part of the OSHA regulation and is no longer voluntary. OSHA requires that all aerial lifts are designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI A92.2.

The Aerial Boom Lift Safety course meets the requirements set forth by OSHA for aerial boom lift certification.

What You'll Learn

    Introduction to Aerial Boom Lift Safety
  • What Is an Aerial Lift?
  • Aerial Boom Lifts
  • Common Terms
  • Trained and Qualified Operators
  • OSHA Regulations
  • ANSI Standards
  • Compliance
    Responsibilities
  • Responsibilities-Facility Owners and Managers
  • Responsibilities-Supervisors
  • Responsibilities-Operators
  • Training and Credentials
  • Retraining and Recordkeeping
    Aerial Lift Fatalities and Injuries
  • Classification of Hazards
    Tip-overs and Collapses
  • Uneven Surfaces
  • Outriggers, Brakes, and Wheel Chocks
  • Overextension
  • Load Limits
  • Use for Transport of Materials
    Fall Protection
  • Guardrails
  • Three-point Contact
  • Fall-Protection System
  • Personal Fall Protection Equipment Terms
  • OSHA Fall Protection Regulations
  • Common Fall Restraint and Arrest Options
    Electric Shock Hazards
  • Overhead Power Lines
  • Insulated Boom Lifts
  • Minimum Safe Distances
  • Working with Power Tools
  • General Precautions
    Inclement Weather Hazards
  • Snow or Ice on the Platform
  • Hazardous Atmosphere
    Nearby Work Hazards
  • Collisions
  • Entanglement
  • Falling Objects
    Safety Features
  • Controls
  • Emergency Stops
  • Interlocks
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Components
  • Operator's Manual, Markers, and Decals
    Inspections and Maintenance
  • Worksite Inspections
  • Daily Inspections
  • Periodic Inspections
  • Annual Inspections
  • Maintenance
  • Defective Aerial Boom Lift
  • Safety Procedure after Mechanical Failure
  • Inspection and Maintenance Records
    Safe Work Practices
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Safe Start-up Procedures
  • Safe Shut-down Procedures
  • Safe Work Practices during Operation
  • Working near Traffic
    Summary
    Additional Resources
    Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this OSHA Aerial Boom Lift Safety training online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Employers must provide training at the time of initial assignment to tasks where an employee may operate an aerial boom lift. This lift certification course meets these safety training requirements. According to OSHA, retraining for boom lift certification must be provided when there have been changes at the worksite or types of equipment, or when an employer sees that retraining is necessary for proficiency.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

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It was a great and informative course to take.

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Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Good course great experience.

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Very informative!

Duane M Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

very good quick training

Scott R Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

This course was educational yet not too boring. I enjoyed the shared knowledge.

Jonnattan L Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

simple and to the point.

Darrell C Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

The course was enlightening and easy to understand.

Jacob S Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Lots of useful information

Daniel U Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

te enseńa a darte mas cuenta de los oubtos de anclaje sus veneficios y prejuicios ke puedas tener en la altura

Tyler D Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Overall this was a very educating experience and im glad i was able to take this training course

Alex B Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Awesome

Josh G Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

It was great

David G Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Me sirve mucho para conocer sobre peligros y como operar la maquina

Pedro C Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

definitely challenging but feels good to pass it on my first try. proud to be certified

Josh C Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Quick, knowledgable, and accessible.

Jonathan G Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Straight forward and easy to understand. Narration paired with reading improved the learning experience.

Andres V Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

It was a good experience.

Andrew K Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I thought the course was very insightful.

Claudio M Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

It was good straight forward course.

Miguel R Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

es un curso con mucha informacion valiosa y sobre todo para aprender mas de las cusas que se desconocen al momento de uno oprar todo tipo de maquinas elevadas para al final del dia llegar a salvo a casa que es la meta principal de esta informacion

Austin C Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Really easy to learn

Douglas H Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

very informative.

Paul P Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

It was very informative and very thorough. The lessons were clear, easy to understand and well mapped out.

Dylan K Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Yeehaw

Ryan S Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I believe this course taught me a lot about the Aerial Boom Lifts and how to properly operate them. I feel much better going into a lift after this training.

Jhony S Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Muy buena

Elijah I Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

good course

Eamonn D Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

The course was very well structured and presented all the information in a Comprehensible and Digestible Manner. I now have a better understanding of all the information provided and feel it will help me be Responsible when operating on Aerial Boom Lifts.

Scotty T Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Great course... thank you, CTO!

Travis S Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

It was well informative and educational!

Alan F Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I think this course was very informative, and gave great examples of why you should the safety guidelines thoroughly.

Casey F Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Great course - thank you!

Eder V Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Es toy muy satisfecho por la capacitación que tuve el día de hoy gracias a eso aprendí mucho

Julio M Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

it was great

Franklyn T Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I had a unique experience using your training material and method. I would refer or recomend anyone who is interested in obtaining their boom lift or arial lift training.great!!

Thomas S Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Awesome, I enjoyed stopping in-between testing and completed without restarting the whole program.

Yeslin D Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

el curso esta muy bien explicado, me gusto basta

Zachary D Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

A tough and exciting lesson I enjoyed learning

Kenneth I Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I think this is a good training system and was easily understandable the case studies were a good addition to the training as well

Jason T Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I found this course to be extremely helpful for to be properly educated before I use an aerial lift. It gave me confidence to operate safely and aware.

Jeremiah C Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Information in slides was very thorough.

Alex M Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I thought the training was thorough and informative

Daniel B Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Training was laid out very well. I enjoyed this class.

Michael S Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Very educational!

Joseph B Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Quick and informative. Thank You

Myron R Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

5 stars, a one of a kind experience, truly remarkable, your missing out if you had not taken this course- rotten tomato.

Kobi W Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

very extensive and well done program

Michael K Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

It's great!

Landon F Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I think that it is a very well thought training exercise.

Edwin G Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Excelente se aprende mucho para la seguridad propia y de nuestros compañeros de trabajo

Richard A Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

This course was very detailed and had a lot of information to absorbed. Especially for someone who has never worked on or operated an aerial boom lift. Excellent stuff.

Robert M Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Well thought out content and questions.

John S Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Awesone

Jeremy M Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I feel this course is extremely valuable in helping to set a standard for boom lift safety.

Thitiwat P Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

great experience

David J Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Very good course. Appropriate content and time interval.

Anton K Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Great training!

Butch H Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Very well put together course. I have been operating lifts for 30+ but have only been "certified" a couple of times. Will definitely share this link with others.

Dana V Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

I liked the ability to control sound and advancement to the next page

Horace K Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Great refresher on what to look for when operating these machines.

Reuben H Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Great Course!

Alexandre V Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

good course

Michael Z Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Good, easy to understand. A lot of information without a bunch of nonessential filler.

Humberto C Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

its very helpfull

Robert I Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Great course, fast and efficient

Enrique M Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

Es muy bueno que nos ayudan a tener conocimiento de reglas laborales muchas gracias por su apoyo

Juan G Verified
Aerial Boom Lifts Safety

excelente demostración muy efectiva y eficaz, fácil de entender y todas las recomendaciones de seguridad muy buenas

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