Telescoping Boom Lifts Education and Training

Elevate your career with training for telescoping boom lifts

Operating a telescopic boom lift, sometimes called a scissor lift, is something that falls under the safety requirements established by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While operating a boom lift may not seem like a job that should involve significant hazards, failure to operate a boom lift correctly has resulted in death.

In addition to OSHA, there are other agencies that oversee telescoping boom lifts education and training. Many states require crane operators to obtain and maintain certification in order to operate any type of crane. In some cases, certification may only cover a specific type of lift, so you need to determine which certifications best fit your career goals.

1. Understand OSHA's role in regulations and find training that fits its guidelines.

2. Work with industry associations to obtain telescoping boom lifts education and training.

3. Utilize video or online boom lift training for convenience.

 

Find OSHA-approved telescopic boom lift training

OSHA has federal and state level divisions that oversee safety and health regulations in the construction business. Determining what requirements you need to meet can help you determine which training program to use.
Try: Find out your state's OSHA requirements to ensure you offer the appropriate safety and training for an aerial lift. OSTS provides an OSHA-approved training program for fixed cab and hydraulic telescoping lifts, including boom lifts and rugged terrain lifts. NEON Material Handling, which has boom lifts for sale, offers a safety training based on OSHA requirements. It provides an in depth description of the course and the material covered.

Get telescoping boom lift training from industry organizations

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) leads the way in training and resources for the construction industry, including the operation of man lifts. The organization certifies providers across the country to handle the assessment and testing for certification for boom lift operation.
Try: The website for the NCCER provides resources on written and practical assessments for aerial lifts and cranes and a list of NCCER-approved certification providers. The North American Crane Bureau (NACB), an NCCER approved provider, offers several training courses for telescopic booms.

Select the best method of aerial lift training

Employers in need of boom lift operators may find it beneficial to invest in a video training program. With this type of training program, a business owner can train multiple employees at a reduced cost. For some workers, an online program may be more beneficial than attending a seminar or training program. An online course allows the operator to work at his or her own pace.
Try: Complete Safety Concepts sells video training kits for use in business training. The complete kit includes a companion CD-ROM with 12 lessons, which a business owner can reuse to train new boom lift operators. Associated Training Systems (ATS) provides three levels of crane operator training and certification and has an online program.

 

• Though a one-day, extensive telescoping boom lift training program may cost more than other training courses, it may be worth the investment to cover the required training while losing only one employee day.

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