Kitchener Boom Lift License

Kitchener Boom Lift License - Only fully qualified individuals must operate an aerial boom lift. Qualification can be obtained through a combination of sessions in the classroom and practical training with the particular type of aerial lift which will be utilized on the job. A License is needed for anybody who operates or works on an aerial boom lift.

Vehicle-mounted aerial devices include the following work vehicles: aerial ladders, extensible boom platforms, articulating boom platforms, vertical towers, and whatever combination of these kinds.

There are several basic safety rules that apply to all boom lifts. Worker safety whilst in the basket is a top priority. Workers must wear a body harness and lanyard connected to the basket or boom. Never tie off to an equipment, an adjacent pole or a structure. Personnel must stand on the basket floor, and never climb or sit on the basket edge. The load limits of the manufacturer must be followed.

Lift operators need to be authorized to operate an aerial lift. The manufacturer's manual should be kept within the lift and the operator must be familiar with all aspects of that particular unit. Operators are responsible for making sure that safety measures are followed in operating the lift. A daily test of lift controls must be done. Set brakes and position outriggers (if they are utilized) on pads or a stable surface. When working on a slope, make use of wheel chocks.

Never move an aerial lift truck with an elevated boom whilst personnel are inside the basket. Extensible boom platforms and articulating boom used as personnel carriers should have plainly marked, accessible, upper controls. Except in emergency cases, lower controls should not be utilized to override upper controls unless the person in the lift gives consent.

Do not wear tree or pole climbers shall while working from an aerial lift.
The insulated part of the aerial lift must not be altered.
Make sure that the booms are carefully inspected, that the machinery is properly cradled and the outriggers are in the stowed position prior to moving.
When operating a boom lift next to power lines, make certain that the lines are di-electrically tested based on local regulations.

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