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Aerial Lift Inspector & Operator

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Description

Topics covered: Causes and results of aerial lift accidents Different types of aerial lifts Components and terminology of aerial lifts How to recognize immediate and potential hazards when inspecting aerial lifts How to interpret and use OSHA and ANSI/SIA aerial lift safety standards Inspection procedures, techniques, and checklists that work The correct way to write inspection reports How to comply with OSHA and industry record keeping requirements When to "tag out" the aerial lift Responsibilities of manufacturers, dealers, installers, owners, and users How to inspect booms, structures and components, gears, operating mechanisms, functions and control systems, power plants, braking systems, structural components, attachments, pins and shafts, hydraulic, electric and pneumatic components, emergency safety devices and operator aids, etc.

Certifying Organization

Crane Institute of America

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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