Training: Self-propelled aerial work platform – IS-005 Refresh - Aerial lifts refreshment

Target audience

Employees who move around on company premises, in installations, workshops, warehouses,... and perform work at height using a self-propelled aerial work platform (articulated or telescopic).

Eligibility requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Not afraid of heights.
• Have a certificate of medical fitness
• Only for very experienced persons.

Program

The training takes 0.5 days

• The exam theory lasts 20 minutes (maximum 30 minutes)
• The exam practice lasts about 30 minutes

Results

Theory

• Be able to explain what an aerial work platform is.
• To be able to name the activities for which an aerial work platform can be used.
• Identify the different types of aerial work platforms and their limitations.
• Being able to name the different lifting and boom systems.
• To be able to name the different types of drive and their applications.
• To be able to name the different control modes.
• To be able to correctly interpret the basic regulations concerning the use of an aerial work platform.
• To interpret the safety regulations correctly.
• Be able to name the environmental hazards and the relevant safety measures.
• Be able to explain the impact and hazards of side loads.
• To know how to carry out a Last Minute Risk Analysis (LMRA) correctly.
• Be able to correctly define the concepts related to the control devices.
• To be able to name the constituent parts of the work platform.
• Explain the meaning of the pictograms on an AWP.
• To be able to explain the structure of the lifting elements and the sequence of operation.
• To be able to explain the concepts related to stability.
• To name the elements of the starting control.
• Practice
• Carry out the start-up check.
• Raising the AWP to maximum height and moving it a few meters.
• Drive forwards and backwards in a narrow passage.
• Performing forward and reverse slalom.
• Positioning the AWP at an angle to a vertical object (e.g. on scaffolding, on a wall) and approaching the object.
• Approach object in height (e.g. on roof, rack or scaffold) behind an upright obstruction.
• Park the AWP safely and charge or refuel the traction battery.
• Apply LMRA

Practical

Practical
Max 4 people per half a day training.

To bring:

• Identity papers
• Work clothes
• Safety shoes
• Gloves
• Harness with short line
• Helmet