Kamloops Bucket Truck Training

Kamloops Bucket Truck Training - The Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Work Platform or likewise called bucket truck training program is designed to reduce the possibility of incident and personal injury when working with or in close proximity to bucket trucks by efficiently training operators who are qualified. An aerial lift device is whichever vehicle-mounted device, telescoping or articulating, or both, that is utilized to position personnel to reach spots which will otherwise be unreachable. Aerial lift devices are used in order to elevate employees to above-ground work locations.

The objective of the program is to provide operators with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and training materials necessary in order to learn to operate vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms effectively and safely.

The program has two portions: a hands-on session and a classroom training session. To become certified, participants need to be successful in both parts. A wallet-size certificate and a full-size certificate would be given upon finishing the program.

Kinds of lifts include extensible boom platforms, articulating boom platforms, vertical towers, aerial ladders and aerial ladder trucks and any combination of these devices. Aerial lift devices are usually made of metal, wood, fiberglass, reinforced plastic or other materials.

Definitions
Articulating boom platform: multiple hinged boom components.
Extensible boom platform: has either an extensible boom or a telescopic boom.
Platform: the component of an aerial device that is designed to carry personnel.
Mobile unit: any aerial device together with its parts like vehicle and related equipment.

Employees who work with aerial devices have the responsibility of making sure that they are correctly authorized and trained. Employees must make sure that individuals who are not trained and authorized do not make use of lift devices. Workers should ensure that they wear the correct protective equipment while working from the platform.

The course content utilized in the bucket truck training program consists of the operation of the vehicle-mounted aerial work platform, pre-shift inspections, safe operating practices, use of emergency controls, lifting capacity, and administering theory and practical tests. Operators will become familiar with legal requirements under the local and federal regulations.

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