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MEWPs: Safe Operation of Boom Lifts Training Course

Name: MEWPs: Safe Operation of Boom Lifts Training Course
Brand: Atlantic Training
SKU: AT139
Availability: OnlineOnly

This training discusses best practices in using boom lifts, including general operation guidelines, hazards, and precautions.

12 minutes

EN / ES / FR

2024

SKU: AT139

Training Objectives

Identify general operating procedures for boom lifts

Identify specific hazards and precautions

Describe the different types of boom lifts

Understand inspection procedures before boom lift use

Describe the boom lift certification process

Course Overview

Boom lifts are a type of aerial lift used in many industries. They consist of a hydraulic arm connected to a platform or bucket and attached to a four-wheel base. Their mobility and versatility in movement make them the perfect choice for completing jobs in hard-to-reach places. In this training, you will learn how to properly use boom lifts, including general operation guidelines, hazards, and precautions to ensure safe use.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have regulations related to safely using boom lifts. Before each shift, a pre-start inspection should be completed. This inspection includes making sure the lift and all its components, like horns, emergency systems, batteries, and controls, are in good, working order. In addition, the worksite itself should be inspected to ensure it's free of obstructions like overhead power lines, ground debris, and dips in the ground.

The most common hazards of boom lifts are electrocution, falls, tip-overs, and collisions. Electrocution is one of the most deadly hazards associated with lifts. Because of this, OSHA and ANSI both have regulations detailing how far from a power source lift should be. The higher the voltage of the electrical wires, the further from them the lift should be. ANSI also requires boom lift operators to wear a personal fall arrest system to prevent injury due to falls from the platform. Tip-overs or collapses occur when the lift isn't stabilized due to uneven ground, or an unbalanced load. Collisions can be avoided by making sure the area is clear before moving the boom lift or extending and collapsing the platform.

This course will help you identify and prevent potential hazards associated with boom lift use. You will learn how boom lifts operate and how OSHA regulations keep everyone safe during their use. Understanding how to use boom lifts appropriately is the best way to keep everyone safe!

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.

29 CFR 1926

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Falls, tip-overs, electrocution, collapses, and collisions are common hazards that can lead to serious injury or death.

Before each shift, the boom lift should be inspected for proper fluid levels, good condition wheels and tires, working controls and alarms, and functioning steering and brakes. The site should also be checked for debris and obstructions.

OSHA and ANSI provide guidance on the distance a boom lift should be from power lines depending on the electricity voltage. The minimum distance is 10 feet; the distance gets bigger as the voltage increases.

Personal fall arrest systems, like a body harness, should be used at all times. Workers should not belt off to an adjacent structure. The lanyard should be attached to the platform or basket to prevent workers from being ejected or pulled off the boom lift.

Outriggers should be set on a level, solid surface, and the brakes engaged. Wheel chocks should be used on any sloped surface. Cones, signs, or barricades should be used to warn others in the area.

Per-User License

$55

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Volume discounts available

12-min streaming video | 30–45 min interactive course

Certificate of completion

Multiple language options

Progress tracking

Mobile compatible

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Disclaimer: This training has been developed to teach about the best practices in the use and safety of boom lifts. All information provided are guidelines and are not meant to supersede workplace rules and regulations. This training includes information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standard on aerial lifts, 29 CFR 1926 and ANSI standard A92.5. Information provided hereafter is for educational purposes only.