Lesson 1PPE and fall-arrest systems: harness selection, lanyard anchorage points, inspection and use protocolsDetails choosing, checking, and right use of PPE and fall-arrest gear on Elevated Work Platforms, including harness types, lanyard anchors, connection parts, and rescue thoughts to lessen fall impacts.
Choosing full-body harness types for EWPsPicking lanyards and energy absorbersApproved anchor points on EWPsBefore-use check of PPE partsRight fitting, adjustment, and connectionRescue planning for stopped fallsLesson 2Traffic controls: spotters, signage, traffic management plans, vehicle exclusion around EWPsOutlines traffic management around Elevated Work Platforms, including lookouts, signs, barriers, and plans, to keep moving gear, road traffic, and walkers away from EWP work spaces.
Traffic management plan partsVehicle and walker restricted zonesSigns, cones, and physical barriersLookout roles in mixed-traffic areasTeamwork with site traffic controlLesson 3Ground controls: mats, steel plates, cribbing, load-spreading for soft or uneven surfacesExplains managing ground for Elevated Work Platforms using mats, plates, supports, and load spread, including soil checks, incline limits, and watching for shifts, to stop tip-overs or structure fails.
Checking soil type and load strengthUsing mats, plates, and supports safelyHandling inclines, ramps, and dipsWatching for settling and shiftsControls for underground services dangerLesson 4Inspection and maintenance controls: daily pre-use checklist, periodic statutory inspections, defect taggingExplains check and upkeep controls for Elevated Work Platforms, including daily before-use lists, scheduled legal checks, fault tagging, and talk with upkeep to keep gear safe and rule-compliant.
Daily walk-around and function checksRecording and reporting EWP faultsTag-out and lockout for unsafe EWPsScheduled and legal checksTeamwork with service providersLesson 5Selection and sizing: choosing correct EWP type and boom/scissor configuration for task and siteGuides picking and sizing Elevated Work Platforms by matching platform height, reach, capacity, and setup to the job and site, thinking about access, blocks, ground conditions, and needed tools or materials.
Comparing scissor, boom, and vertical liftsCalculating needed height and reachPlatform capacity and load checksAccess limits and block clearancesIndoor versus outdoor EWP choicesLesson 6Weather and contingency controls: wind speed limits, rain/no-go criteria, lightning responseHandles weather and backup controls for Elevated Work Platform use, including wind limits, rain and lightning rules, forecast watching, and emergency steps when conditions shift or hit no-go points.
Maker wind and weather limitsUsing wind gauges and local readingsRain, ice, and visibility rulesLightning closeness and shutdown rulesBackup plans for sudden weatherLesson 7Communication controls: radio protocols, hand signals, use of spotters for travel and overhead hazardsCovers talk methods that keep Elevated Work Platform work coordinated, including radio use, standard hand signals, and lookout roles, stressing clear, confirmed directions and handling overhead and travel dangers.
Radio channel choice and call signsClear, short radio wordingStandard hand signals for EWPsLookout duties during travel and setupHandling blind spots and overhead risksLesson 8Administrative controls: permit-to-work, pre-task briefings, exclusion zones, work sequencingExplains how admin controls organise Elevated Work Platform work, including permits, before-task talks, restricted zones, and job ordering, so high-risk activities are planned, approved, coordinated, and watched before starting.
Permit-to-work needs for EWP jobsBefore-task talks and toolbox meetingsDefining and enforcing restricted zonesJob ordering to lower EWP exposureRecords, files, and sign-offLesson 9Electrical controls: establishing exclusion zones, de-energizing, insulated barriers, grounding and bonding practicesDescribes electrical danger controls around Elevated Work Platforms, including approach spaces, restricted zones, switching off, barriers, earthing, and bonding, to prevent sparks, contact, and step or touch voltages near power sources.
Spotting overhead and buried servicesClosest approach and restricted spacesSwitching off and lockout stepsInsulated barriers and line coversEarthing and bonding near EWPsLesson 10Engineering controls: barricades, guardrail extensions, edge protection, temporary bridging over openingsFocuses on engineering controls that physically keep people from Elevated Work Platform dangers, including barriers, guardrail add-ons, edge guards, and temporary bridges over gaps and voids in work areas.
Fixed and temporary barrier choicesGuardrail add-ons on EWP platformsEdge guards near drops and holesTemporary bridges over floor gapsCheck and upkeep of barriers
