Aerial Boom Lift Education and Training

Receive OSHA-compliant aerial boom lift training for your work force

Boom lift manufacturers offer a great product that lets you move heavy items in the work place. Unfortunately, aerial booms cause plenty of safety problems just because they are capable of lifting such heavy objects into the air. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires safety training for anyone who operates industrial boom lifts.

You can receive aerial boom lift education and training for yourself and your employees from a number of sources. Quite often these business partners offer training:

1. Aerial lift manufacturers. Check to see if they offer a training package when you purchase their machines.

2. Boom lift rentals. The rental agency should offer at least basic safety guidelines, and should be able to offer a local training option to you.

3. Anywhere else you can find industrial boom lifts. Whether you are looking for used boom lifts for sale or new models from a boom lift distributor, the vendor should be able to provide you with a list of local training venues.

Receive online aerial boom lift training

This option is quick and relatively inexpensive. It does not provide hands-on training, however, and this can be a drawback if your workers are new to industrial boom lifts and their operation. By all means participate in on-line training if you just need a refresher course or you need your OSHA certificate renewed.

Hire on-site aerial boom lift education and training for your crew

If you need to train a large number of workers at one time, this may be the most cost-efficient way to go. Find a company with the proper credentials to come to your place of business to do the training. With on-site training, you can use your own new or used aerial lift trucks, so you know your employees will learn to use the right equipment.

Choose one of your staff to be the aerial boom lift trainer

Send that employee to specialized training. No matter what aerial lift manufacturers equipment you use, you can find suitable training. Following a train-the-trainer workshop, your employee should be able to train your other employees, as well as any new hires.

• Make sure your employees stay current in their aerial boom lift education and training. Even after the initial certification, they may need periodic refresher courses to remind them of the importance of boom lift safety.

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