“RIIHAN301E Operate elevated work platform” is a competency-based training course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate elevated work platforms (EWPs) in various industrial, construction, and maintenance environments. Elevated work platforms are commonly used to provide temporary access to elevated work areas, such as building facades, roofs, and ceilings.
Key components of the course typically include:
- Safety Procedures: Participants learn about safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the safety of themselves and others during EWP operations.
- Equipment Familiarization: The course covers different types of EWPs, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and mast lifts, as well as their components, controls, and operational features, including stability, maneuverability, and weight capacity.
- Pre-operation Checks: Participants learn how to conduct pre-operation checks on EWPs to ensure that they are in proper working condition, including inspections of controls, hydraulics, electrical systems, and safety devices.
- Operating Techniques: The course teaches participants how to safely operate EWPs to position workers and equipment at elevated work areas, including techniques for platform positioning, maneuvering, and stabilization to prevent accidents or damage to equipment and personnel.
- Emergency Procedures: Participants learn how to respond to emergencies and unexpected events during EWP operations, including procedures for evacuating workers, securing the EWP, and summoning assistance in case of equipment malfunction or adverse weather conditions.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively operate elevated work platforms, contributing to the productivity and safety of construction, maintenance, and other elevated work projects in their respective workplaces.
