Mobile Elevating Work Platform Operator
This program will introduce veteran and novice mobile elevating work platform operators to the different groups and types of lifts, the hazards and the legal obligations when operating a lift. Participants will receive instruction on how to safely operate a lift and demonstrate their skill and knowledge through a practical session.
This program is an one day course. Participants will engage in classroom activities and use worksheets to facilitate a review of the content. Participants will complete a job safety analysis that includes a risk assessment, site assessment and a rescue plan.
Each participant will operate the lift(s) to demonstrate proficient operation to complete a series of tasks. If successful, each participant will receive a record of training (ROT) stating the model of lift operated, the completion date and retraining date. CSA standard states retraining interval every five years.