Aerial Work Platform Course Outline

Classroom:

·  Applications and types of equipment

·  Principles of operation

·  Inspection of the AWP

·  Equipment considerations

·  Personal safety- fall protection and PPE

·  Load safety

·  Federal and manufacturer rules

·  Preventative maintenance

·  Electrical hazards

Testing:

·  Written and hands-on performance test

·  Walk around inspection

·  Personal protective equipment

·  Operational checks

·  Driving equipment (both in basket and ground controls)

·  Secure the machine

Hands-on Training:

·  Personal protective equipment (PPE) reinforcement

·  Pre-operation inspection

·  Control familiarization

·  Load handling

·  Traveling while personnel are in basket

·  Positioning of equipment (ground conditions)

·  Fueling and preventative maintenance familiarization

1846 Eagle Farms Road · Chester Springs PA 19425
Phone: 610-321-2679 · Fax: 610-321-2765