Lesson 1PPE and fall-arrest systems: harness selection, lanyard anchorage points, inspection and use protocolsDetails picking, checking, and right use of PPE and fall-stop systems on EWPs, including harness types, lanyard tie spots, link hardware, and rescue thoughts to cut fall effects.
Picking full-body harness types for EWPsChoosing lanyards and energy absorbersApproved tie spots on EWPsBefore-use check of PPE partsRight fit, adjust, and linkRescue planning for stopped fallsLesson 2Traffic controls: spotters, signage, traffic management plans, vehicle exclusion around EWPsOutlines traffic control steps around EWPs, including watchers, signs, blocks, and traffic plans, to keep moving gear, public traffic, and walkers from EWP run areas.
Traffic plan partsVehicle and walker no-go zonesSigns, cones, and physical blocksWatcher roles in mixed-traffic spotsTeaming with site traffic controlLesson 3Ground controls: mats, steel plates, cribbing, load-spreading for soft or uneven surfacesExplains handling ground states for EWPs using mats, plates, cribbing, and load spread, including soil check, slope limits, and watch for moves, to stop tip-over or structure fail.
Checking soil type and load capacityUsing mats, plates, and cribbing safeHandling slopes, ramps, and dipsWatching for settle and moveControls for underground services riskLesson 4Inspection and maintenance controls: daily pre-use checklist, periodic statutory inspections, defect taggingExplains check and upkeep controls for EWPs, including daily before-use lists, regular legal checks, fault tagging, and talk with upkeep to keep gear safe and following rules.
Daily walk-around and function checksRecording and reporting EWP faultsTag-out and lockout for unsafe EWPsRegular and legal checksTeaming with service providersLesson 5Selection and sizing: choosing correct EWP type and boom/scissor configuration for task and siteGuides picking and sizing EWPs by matching platform height, reach, capacity, and setup to task and site, thinking access, blocks, ground states, and needed tools or materials.
Comparing scissor, boom, and vertical liftsCalculating needed height and reachPlatform capacity and load checkAccess limits and block clearanceInside versus outside EWP pickLesson 6Weather and contingency controls: wind speed limits, rain/no-go criteria, lightning responseHandles weather and backup controls for EWP use, including wind limits, rain and lightning rules, forecast watch, and emergency steps when states change or hit no-go points.
Maker wind and weather limitsUsing wind gauges and local readsRain, ice, and sight limitsLightning near and stop rulesBackup plans for sudden weatherLesson 7Communication controls: radio protocols, hand signals, use of spotters for travel and overhead hazardsCovers talk ways that keep EWP work teamed, including radio use, standard hand signs, and watcher roles, with stress on clear, confirmed tips and handling high and travel dangers.
Radio channel pick and call signsClear, short radio wordsStandard hand signs for EWPsWatcher duties during travel and setupHandling blind spots and high risksLesson 8Administrative controls: permit-to-work, pre-task briefings, exclusion zones, work sequencingExplains how admin controls shape EWP work, including permits, before-task talks, no-go zones, and task order, so high-risk jobs are planned, okayed, teamed, and watched before start.
Permit needs for EWP tasksBefore-task talks and tool box chatsDefining and enforcing no-go zonesWork order to cut EWP exposurePapers, records, and sign-offLesson 9Electrical controls: establishing exclusion zones, de-energizing, insulated barriers, grounding and bonding practicesDescribes electrical danger controls around EWPs, including approach spaces, no-go zones, power off, blocks, grounding, and linking, to stop sparking, hit, and step or touch voltages near power.
Spotting high and buried servicesClosest approach and no-go spacesPower off and lockout stepsInsulated blocks and line coversGrounding and linking near EWPsLesson 10Engineering controls: barricades, guardrail extensions, edge protection, temporary bridging over openingsFocuses on engineering controls that physically keep people from EWP dangers, including blocks, guardrail adds, edge guard, and temp bridging over holes and voids in work spots.
Fixed and temp block choicesGuardrail adds on EWP platformsEdge guard near drops and pitsTemp bridging over floor holesCheck and upkeep of blocks
