Program Description

This program is designed to provide workers who work from aerial devices, as well as their ground crew, the knowledge necessary to perform a successful rescue of a co-worker. It will also give participants the opportunity to practice bucket evacuation—an important technique for operators of aerial devices. Participants are required to bring their own CSA approved head and eye protection, work gloves, suitable work clothing, all climbing equipment and hand tools (belt and spurs), approved fall arrest system (harness and shock absorbing lanyard), approved fall restrict system for climbing wood poles. The participant will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and tools.

Program Content

• Interpretation of applicable legislation and rules
• Emergency plans
• Basic hydraulics
• Holding valve checks
• Bucket rescue practice
• Bucket evacuation practice

Who Should Attend?

Workers who work from aerial devices and associated ground crew.