Courses · Equipment

Aerial Work Platforms

about 80 min · 7 modules · English and French

A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) makes work at height safe, provided it is chosen, inspected and operated correctly. Tip-overs, crushing and falls from the platform are the main hazards; this course teaches how to prevent them.

Who it’s for

Operators of aerial and scissor lifts (scissor, articulating or telescopic booms) in construction, maintenance and industry, and their supervisors.

What your employees will be able to do

• ✓Select and configure the right platform for the job
• ✓Know the regulatory framework and mandatory safety devices
• ✓Perform the pre-use inspection
• ✓Drive and manoeuvre while keeping the platform stable
• ✓Handle emergencies and finish the shift safely

What it covers

1. Module 1Selecting and Configuring the Right MEWP
2. Module 2Understanding the Regulatory Framework and Mandatory Safety Devices
3. Module 3Anticipating Hazards and Applying Preventive Measures
4. Module 4Performing the Pre-Operational Inspection
5. Module 5Operating and Manoeuvring the Platform Safely
6. Module 6Maintaining Stability and Preventing Tip-Overs
7. Module 7Managing Emergencies and Completing the Shift

What the law says

In Quebec, the AOHS, the ROHS and the Safety Code for the construction industry govern MEWP use; CSA B354.6, B354.7 and B354.8 set the requirements for design, inspection and operation.

How it works

• ✓The video is watched in full, with no skipping
• ✓A quiz after each module, to check understanding
• ✓A QR-code certificate, with proof in your training records
• ✓On a phone, tablet or computer, in each employee's language
• ✓In your brand: your logo and your colours

Adapted to your operations

Your equipment, your procedures, your rules: we adapt the course to your company in a few days.