Aerial Lifts Training and Credentials

Training for aerial boom lifts is required under 29 CFR 1926.454. This training must include:

• The nature of any lift hazards, electrical hazards, fall hazards, and falling object hazards in the work area
• The correct procedures for dealing with electrical hazards and for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems and falling object protection system being used
• The correct procedures for moving, operating, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining the type of aerial boom lift in use
• Proper use of the lift and proper handling of materials on the lift
• The maximum intended load and the load-carrying capacity of the lift used
• Any additional requirements set by the manufacturer

All training must be performed by a qualified person experienced with the particular aerial lift model. And, employees must be provided with an operator's manual and a maintenance schedule for the lift being used. As part of the training, operators must demonstrate that they understand how to use the aerial boom lift.

To learn more about Aerial Lifts visit our OSHA Aerial Boom Lift Safety Online Training web page.