Important Notices & Accommodations

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 rescue techniques.

Program Content

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

Who Should Attend?

Workers who work from aerial devices and ground crew.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Personal protective equipment / What to bring

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), and 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.

Learning Evaluation

There is a final knowledge evaluation at the completion of the course.

Participant Course Evaluation

At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.