Learn the basics of aerial work platforms in this comprehensive course.
- Applications and types of equipment
- Principles of operation
- Inspection of the AWP
- Equipment considerations
- Personnel safety-fall protection and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Load safety
- Federal and manufacturer’s rules
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical hazards
- PPE reinforcement
- Pre-operation inspection
- Control familiarization
- Load handling
- Traveling while personnel are in basket
- Positioning of equipment (ground conditions)
- Fueling