Coquitlam Manlift Certification

Coquitlam Manlift Certification - The Manlifts and Elevated Platforms course provides training on the regulations, rules and right application of safe operating measures and work practices involved in everyday activities for people who work making use of this machine. The program has been designed for individuals who are actively involved in these activities or those who have a basic knowledge of this machinery.

In the last couple of decades, aerial platforms and manlifts have become a common sight in industrial maintenance applications and on construction job sites. These machines provide an easy way to lift employees close to what must be performed on a stable platform apparatus, allowing workers to do tasks with greater comfort and safety rather than being perched on top of scaffolding or ladders.

The manlift is like other industrial tools in that they are safe if used correctly. As they lift workers above floor or ground level, accidents could occur easily and this can result in serious death or injuries for both the manlift operators and whoever passerby who might not be lucky enough to be standing below.

There are a variety of kinds of manlifts. Most fall into 1 of 2 categories: the articulating boom lift, that has the capability of both vertical and horizontal movement and the scissors lift, that is capable of moving up and down.

Protecting Staff

Right training is vital when it comes to safety matters. Many of the companies which lease manlifts will offer training at the jobsite. Each and every worker who will be working on the machinery or operating it must receive training in safe operations. It is also vital that only those workers who have received training must be authorized to operate the controls. Operating procedures and communication rules must be clear. Therefore, employees on the ground must not operate controls without the approval and knowledge of any workers inside the basket.

The employees that occupy the basket will be required to wear the correct fall protection gear that comprises a lanyard and harness. The fall protection attaches to the manlift easily. The employee has to ensure that he or she has made any adjustments needed to reflect the change in fall distance if there are changes in the height of the work area.

To make sure that the manlift is in good operating condition, manlifts need to be tested and inspected every day. Prior to using the machinery, whichever defects have to be re-checked and repaired.

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