Build confidence for critical moments through clear To The Point About: Safe Operation of Aerial Work Platforms instruction on safe operation of aerial work platforms.
Focused on real-world application, To The Point About: Safe Operation of Aerial Work Platforms turns core concepts into clear actions learners can use at work. Key outcomes include the ability to describe aerial work platform safety, spot hazards and risks, and complete inspections and maintenance. The material also helps learners use emergency response. Practical examples connect the subject to routine tasks, expected procedures, and decisions employees may need to make on the job. Learners finish with a clearer understanding of what to look for, how to respond, and when to raise a concern or seek additional guidance.
Aerial work platform training is needed by anyone who operates a boom lift or scissor lift, and by supervisors who plan elevated work. Common users include maintenance crews, electricians, painters, warehouse staff and construction trades. The 12-minute video, in English and Spanish, covers inspection, safe operation and lowering the platform.
OSHA's aerial lift rule for construction is 29 CFR 1926.453, and 29 CFR 1910.67 covers vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms in general industry. OSHA treats scissor lifts as mobile scaffolds under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. The ANSI/SAIA A92 standards add detailed design, use and training requirements.
An aerial lift pre-use inspection should cover the controls, including emergency stop and emergency lowering. Also check guardrails, gates, tires, hydraulic lines, outriggers and safety decals. Check the work area too, looking for drop-offs, holes, soft ground, overhead power lines and obstructions. Remove any damaged lift from service.
A scissor lift raises its platform straight up on crossed supports, so it suits overhead work directly above the base. A boom lift uses an extending arm, often articulating, that reaches up and out over obstacles. Boom lift occupants need personal fall protection, while scissor lifts rely mainly on guardrails.
The main aerial work platform hazards are tip-overs, falls from the platform and contact with overhead power lines. Workers can also be caught between the platform and overhead structures. Soft ground, wind, overloading and driving while elevated raise the risk. Workers on the ground also face struck-by and crushing hazards.
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