Boom Lift Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and Canada.
We Offer Three Types of Boom Lift Safety Trainings
Our regulation-aligned Boom Lift certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours, or a more robust training, we can help! We offer online trainings that can be completed in a day, DIY training kits that provide training materials, Train the Trainer certifications that certify individuals to train others and provide training materials, or onsite training. No matter what you choose, we can get you what you want, at a price you can afford.
Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify an individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.
What’s in the Boom Lift Training Course?
Our Boom Lift safety training course is regulation-aligned, and our online version fulfills OSHA’s classroom training requirement. The training course contains sections on anatomy, stability, safe operations, common hazards and more.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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Boom Lift Certification Standards
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U.S. Standards
- 1910 Subpart F – Powered Platforms, Man lifts, Vehicle Mounted Work Platforms
- 1910.23 – Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes
- 1910.28 – Safety Requirements for Scaffolding
- 1910.29 – Manually Propelled Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds (Towers)
- 1910.67 – Vehicle Mounted elevating and rotating work platforms
- 1910.333 – Selection and Use of Work Practices Shipyards
- 1910.333 – Selection and Use of Work Practices Shipyards
- 1926, Subpart L – Scaffolds
- 1926.21 – Safety Training and Education
- 1926.451 – General Requirements
- 1926.452 – Additional Requirements to Specific Types of Scaffolds
- 1926.453 – Aerial Lifts
- 1926.454 – Training Requirements
- 1926.501, 502 – Duty to have Fall Protection
- 1926.556 – Aerial Lifts
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CAL/OSHA Requirements
- ANSI A92.2 (Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices)
- ANSI A92.3 (Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms)
- A92.5 (Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms)
- A92.6 (Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms)
- A92.8 (Vehicle Mounted Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Devices)
- A92.20 (Design, Calculations, Safety Requirements, Test Methods for MEWPs)
- A92.22 (Safe Use of MEWPs)
- A92.24 (Training Requirements for MEWP Operators)
- Article 6 Powered Platforms and Equipment for Building Maintenance
- 3638 Equipment Instructions and Marking
- 3639 Factors of Safety in Design of Work Platform Assembly
- 3640 Maintenance and Repairs
- 3642 Platform Equipment
- 3643 Guarding of Moving Parts
- 3645 Stability on Inclined Surfaces
- 3646 Operating Instructions (Elevating Work Platforms)
- 3648 Operating Instructions (Aerial Devices)
- 3626 Mobile Work Platforms
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Canada Standards
- CAN/CSA-Z150-11 – Safety Code on Mobile Cranes
- CAN/SCA-Z150.3-11 – Safety Code on Articulating Boom Cranes
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 – Safety Code for Material Hoists
- ISO 16715:2014 – Hand Signals Used with Cranes
- AMSE/ANSI B30.1-296 – Cranes, Slings, Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
- ASME/ANSI B30.5 – Mobile & Locomotive Cranes
- ASME/ANSI B30.22 – Articulating Boom Cranes
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International Standards
- ANSI A92.2 (Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices)
- ANSI A92.2 (Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices)
- ANSI A92.3 (Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms)
- A92.5 (Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms)
- A92.6 (Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms)
- A92.8 (Vehicle Mounted Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Devices)
- A92.20 (Design, Calculations, Safety Requirements, Test Methods for MEWPs)
- A92.22 (Safe Use of MEWPs)
- A92.24 (Training Requirements for MEWP Operators)
Train the Trainer Certification
The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in an regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.
Why Do I Need Boom Lift Safety Training?
In line with regulations, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher training, the standard in some instances (like forklifts) is very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that proves continued competency.
Stay Informed On All Things Boom Lift
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Did You Know?
There are two different types of boom lift arm, straight and knuckle.
The biggest cause of injury and death with boom lifts is contact with a powerline.
Half of the fatalities from falls and from the boom lift being struck by another object.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
