Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Training

Member Event:
Certification is valid for 3 years
Fall Protection certificate is a pre requisite 

The theory portion covers :

• OH&S, CSA/ANSI and Manufacturer Requirements, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance, Hazard Assessments
• Safe Operating Procedures, Wind and Weather requirements, Electrical Safety,
• Types of EWP?s
• Pre Use and Pre Operation Inspections, Function Tests, Job Site inspections, Working Envelopes, Envelope Management Systems with High Reach Equipment
• Working Weights, Emergency controls, Operator set up and shut down procedures as well as Safe operating practices

There is a Hazard Identification Workshop and a Written Review at the end of the Theory portion.

The Practical Portion covers:

• Hazard Assessment, Pre-Operational inspection, Function Tests,
• Work Area and Path of Travel Inspection,
• Review of the Operators Manual
• Actual Operation of a Unit ? the trainee must go through a complete series of functions until the Instructor is Confident in the Trainee?s ability to identify and operate all controls, including emergency controls.