Course Description
Aerial lifts are essential pieces of equipment that provide access to higher areas like ceilings, rooftops, power lines, or cell phone towers that otherwise may be difficult or impossible to reach. Hoists are used when materials are too heavy or bulky to be moved by hand. By using a variety of slings, shackles, and chokers, hoists can easily move heavy materials.
In this course, we’ll cover the rules and regulations regarding the use of mobile elevated work platforms, hoists, and rigging. We’ll also go over the processes of safely using aerial lifts and rigging equipment, as well as how to avoid potential hazards. Finally, we will detail the maintenance and inspections required to keep your equipment up to code.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the difference between aerial lifts, hoists, and rigging, and how to properly use each in the workplace
- Learn the possible hazards associated with the use of aerial lifts, hoists, and rigging, and how to mitigate those hazards
- Understand the scope of required inspections and when to perform them
- Become familiar with the ANSI and OSHA standards regarding workplace compliance
Skills You Will Learn
- Aerial Lifts
- Aerial Work Platforms
- Crane Rigging
- Hoisting
- Overhead Hoists
- Aerial Lift Certification
What You'll Learn
- Distinguish between aerial lifts, hoists, and rigging, and apply each properly in the workplace
- Identify the hazards associated with aerial lifts, hoists, and rigging, and mitigate them
- Determine the scope of required equipment inspections and when to perform them
- Apply ANSI and OSHA standards governing workplace compliance
- Operate mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) and rigging equipment safely
- Perform maintenance and inspections to keep equipment up to code
Key Takeaways
- Aerial lifts provide access to higher areas such as ceilings, rooftops, power lines, or cell phone towers that may otherwise be difficult or impossible to reach.
- Hoists move heavy or bulky materials using a variety of slings, shackles, and chokers when materials are too heavy to be moved by hand.
- Safe use of aerial lifts and rigging requires awareness of hazards such as falls, electrocution, tip over and collapse, and environmental risks, along with ways to avoid them.
- ANSI and OSHA standards govern the compliant use of mobile elevated work platforms, hoists, and rigging.
- Regular maintenance and inspections are required to keep equipment up to code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the rules and regulations for using mobile elevated work platforms, hoists, and rigging; the processes for safely using aerial lifts and rigging equipment; how to avoid potential hazards; and the maintenance and inspections required to keep equipment up to code.
What is the difference between aerial lifts, hoists, and rigging?
Aerial lifts provide access to higher areas like ceilings, rooftops, power lines, or cell phone towers, while hoists are used to move materials that are too heavy or bulky to be moved by hand, using slings, shackles, and chokers. The course teaches how to properly use each in the workplace.
Which standards and regulations does the course address?
The course covers ANSI standards and updates and OSHA regulations and standard interpretations regarding workplace compliance for aerial lifts, hoists, and rigging.
What hazards does the course help me address?
It covers potential hazards including falls, electrocution risks, tip over and collapse risks, and environmental risks, along with how to mitigate them.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in aerial lifts, aerial work platforms, crane rigging, hoisting, overhead hoists, and aerial lift certification.
