Falls are the number one cause of death in the construction industry, accounting for a third of all deaths caused by on-the-job injuries. More than 200 construction workers lose their lives to falls every year; another 10,000+ are seriously injured.
Clarify Your Objectives
Before planning and creating a training program, become clear on the who, what, and why at the heart of your curriculum. This will help you focus on what is most important and block out unnecessary noise.
Follow OSHA Guidelines
Both management and workers must know and understand all standards and regulations. Aerial lift training curriculum should begin with an overview of all potential hazards with emphasis on the most common and most dangerous.
Provide Certification
Although OSHA does not require that employers certify an operator to another party, they state that "only trained persons shall operate an aerial lift." Upon successful completion of your company's aerial lift training, you can certify employees.
Include Multiple Types of Training
When developing your aerial lift training program, keep different learning styles top of mind. Visual learners, auditory learners, and kinesthetic learners all absorb information differently.
Deliver Ongoing Information
Employees should have access to relevant documentation at all times. Provide information in case of questions, accidents, or changes to the type of aerial lift as well as the worksite.