Lesson 1PPE and fall-arrest systems: harness selection, lanyard anchorage points, inspection and use protocolsDetails how to select, inspect, and correctly use PPE and fall-arrest systems on EWPs, including harness types, lanyard anchorage, connection hardware, and rescue considerations to minimise fall consequences.
Selecting full-body harness types for EWPsChoosing lanyards and energy absorbersApproved anchorage points on EWPsPre-use inspection of PPE componentsCorrect fitting, adjustment, and connectionRescue planning for arrested fallsLesson 2Traffic controls: spotters, signage, traffic management plans, vehicle exclusion around EWPsOutlines traffic control measures around EWPs, including spotters, signage, barriers, and traffic management plans, to separate mobile plant, public traffic, and pedestrians from EWP operating envelopes.
Traffic management plan componentsVehicle and pedestrian exclusion zonesSignage, cones, and physical barriersSpotter roles in mixed-traffic areasCoordination with site traffic controlLesson 3Ground controls: mats, steel plates, cribbing, load-spreading for soft or uneven surfacesExplains how to manage ground conditions for EWPs using mats, plates, cribbing, and load-spreading, including soil assessment, slope limits, and monitoring for movement, to prevent tip-over or structural failure.
Assessing soil type and bearing capacityUsing mats, plates, and cribbing safelyManaging slopes, ramps, and depressionsMonitoring for settlement and movementControls for underground services riskLesson 4Inspection and maintenance controls: daily pre-use checklist, periodic statutory inspections, defect taggingExplains inspection and maintenance controls for EWPs, including daily pre-use checks, periodic statutory inspections, defect tagging, and communication with maintenance to keep equipment safe and compliant.
Daily walk-around and function checksRecording and reporting EWP defectsTag-out and lockout for unsafe EWPsPeriodic and statutory inspectionsCoordination with service providersLesson 5Selection and sizing: choosing correct EWP type and boom/scissor configuration for task and siteGuides selection and sizing of EWPs by matching platform height, outreach, capacity, and configuration to the task and site, considering access, obstacles, surface conditions, and required tools or materials.
Comparing scissor, boom, and vertical liftsCalculating required height and outreachPlatform capacity and load assessmentAccess constraints and obstacle clearanceIndoor versus outdoor EWP selectionLesson 6Weather and contingency controls: wind speed limits, rain/no-go criteria, lightning responseAddresses weather and contingency controls for EWP use, including wind limits, rain and lightning criteria, monitoring forecasts, and emergency actions when conditions change or reach no-go thresholds.
Manufacturer wind and weather limitsUsing anemometers and local readingsRain, ice, and visibility restrictionsLightning proximity and shutdown rulesContingency plans for sudden weatherLesson 7Communication controls: radio protocols, hand signals, use of spotters for travel and overhead hazardsCovers communication methods that keep EWP operations coordinated, including radio use, standard hand signals, and spotter roles, with emphasis on clear, confirmed instructions and managing overhead and travel hazards.
Radio channel selection and call signsClear, concise radio phraseologyStandardised hand signals for EWPsSpotter duties during travel and setupManaging blind spots and overhead risksLesson 8Administrative controls: permit-to-work, pre-task briefings, exclusion zones, work sequencingExplains how administrative controls structure EWP work, including permits, briefings, exclusion zones, and task sequencing, so that higher-risk activities are planned, authorised, coordinated, and monitored before work starts.
Permit-to-work requirements for EWP tasksPre-task briefings and toolbox talksDefining and enforcing exclusion zonesWork sequencing to reduce EWP exposureDocumentation, records, and sign-offLesson 9Electrical controls: establishing exclusion zones, de-energising, insulated barriers, grounding and bonding practicesDescribes electrical hazard controls around EWPs, including approach distances, exclusion zones, de-energising, barriers, grounding, and bonding, to prevent arcing, contact, and step or touch potentials near power sources.
Identifying overhead and buried servicesMinimum approach and exclusion distancesDe-energising and lockout proceduresInsulated barriers and line coversGrounding and bonding near EWPsLesson 10Engineering controls: barricades, guardrail extensions, edge protection, temporary bridging over openingsFocuses on engineering controls that physically separate people from EWP hazards, including barricades, guardrail extensions, edge protection, and temporary bridging over openings and voids in work areas.
Fixed and temporary barricade optionsGuardrail extensions on EWP platformsEdge protection near drop-offs and pitsTemporary bridging over floor openingsInspection and maintenance of barriers
