Cambridge Bucket Truck Training - The Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Work Platform or bucket truck training program is intended to decrease the chance of personal injury and incident when working in close proximity or with bucket trucks by efficiently training operators who are qualified. An aerial lift device refers to whichever vehicle-mounted device, telescoping or articulating, or both, that is made use of to position workers to reach spots which will otherwise be inaccessible. Aerial lift devices are used to elevate employees to above-ground work locations.
The program aims to provide operators with the knowledge, skills, training materials and abilities necessary in order to efficiently and safely operate vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms.
The program has two portions: a hands-on session and a classroom training session. To become certified, participants must be successful in both components. A wallet-size certificate and a full-size certificate will be issued upon completing the program.
Kinds of lifts include articulating boom platforms, extensible boom platforms, aerial ladders and aerial ladder trucks, vertical towers and any combination of these devices. Aerial lift devices are often made of wood, metal, reinforced plastic, fiberglass or other materials.
Definitions
Articulating boom platform: has at least 2 hinged boom sections.
Extensible boom platform: has either an extensible boom or a telescopic boom.
Platform: section of the aerial device that is designed to carry staff.
Mobile unit: any aerial device along with its parts like for instance vehicle and related machine.
Employees who work with aerial devices have the responsibility of making sure that they are correctly trained and authorized. Workers should make sure that individuals who are not trained and authorized do not utilize lift devices. Employees must ensure that they are wearing the proper protective equipment if working from the platform.
Course content includes operating the vehicle-mounted aerial work platform, safe operating practices, pre-shift inspections, use of emergency controls, lifting capacity, and administering practical and theory tests. Operators would learn rules under the local and federal regulations.