Port Coquitlam Boom Lift License

Port Coquitlam Boom Lift License - In order to operate an aerial boom lift, operators must be certified through training which can be attained using both classroom sessions and practical training and by attaining a boom lift license. Instruction must be given with respect to the kind of aerial lift that will be used on the job. A License is required for anyone who operates or works on an aerial boom lift.

Different kinds of vehicle-mounted aerial devices consist of aerial ladders, extensible boom platforms, articulating boom platforms, vertical towers, and any combination of these types.

There are some basic safety regulations which apply to all boom lifts. Worker safety while inside the basket is a top priority. Workers must wear a body harness and lanyard connected to the basket or boom. Never tie off to an adjacent pole, structure, or equipment. Staff should stand on the floor of the basket, and never sit or climb on the basket edge. The load limits of the manufacturer should be adhered to.

Lift operators have to be certified to operate an aerial lift. The manufacturer's guidebook must be kept in the lift and the operator has to know all aspects of that specific unit. Operators are responsible for ensuring that safety procedures are followed in operating the lift. Testing lift controls on a daily basis should be carried out. Set brakes and position outriggers (if they are used) on pads or a stable surface. If working on a slope, utilize wheel chocks.

The aerial lift vehicle must never be moved while a worker is in the basket of an elevated boom, unless they are making use of machines which are specifically designed for this. Extensible boom platforms and articulating boom utilized as personnel carriers must have accessible, plainly marked, upper controls. Except in emergency conditions, lower controls must not be utilized to override upper controls unless the individual within the lift gives authorization.

While working from an aerial lift, do not wear tree or pole climbers.
Do not alter the insulated portion of the aerial lift.
Make certain that the booms are carefully inspected, that the machinery is correctly cradled and the outriggers are in the stowed position before moving.
Make certain that lifts being utilized in or near power lines are di-electrically tested and conform to local regulations.

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