Mobile Equipment Training

Mobile Equipment

Aerial Lifts

As recognized by OSHA, aerial lifts have replaced ladders and scaffolding on many job sites due

to their mobility and flexibility. While use of aerial lifts may increase productivity and efficiency, many

hazards are associated with their operation and use. Some of the hazards posed by aerial lifts

include falls, tip-overs, and coming into contact with overhead objects.

Our aerial lift training seminar not only covers operation and inspection of your aerial lift

equipment, but also includes training that prepares employees to recognize, avoid, and mitigate

hazards. This training will also offer aid in understanding the ins and outs of the aerial lift

standard by OSHA in the 29 CFR 1926.453.

Due to the popularity and associated hazards with this piece of equipment, OSHA pays close

attention to its use on job sites. We offer both a 1-hour and 4-hour course covering aerial

platforms that include:

Regulations and Consensus Standards
Aerial Boom Lift Categories and models
Aerial lift categories and models
Main parts of aerial boom lifts
Fall Protection Requirements
Common aerial lift hazards
Operational controls
Safety Systems and Devices
Inspection Requirements
Safe Operating Procedures
Classroom Exam
Hands-on Evaluation

Training may be conducted at your jobsite or at a designated offsite location. The training courses that we offer are generalized to cover the broad aspects of the standard and how it relates to your facility. If something more personalized is required, then a customized training program that meets your needs is also an option.

Fork Trucks

Each year, according to OSHA, tens of thousands of injuries related to powered

industrial trucks occur in the workplace. Property damage is also a large issue with these

vehicles. Unfortunately, most employee injuries and property damage can be attributed to

lack of safe operating procedures, lack of safety-rule enforcement, and insufficient or

inadequate training. Powered industrial trucks are such a hot issue that they came in at

number seven on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited list for 2018.

At STEP, we have developed effective training that gives employees and employers the

tools necessary for safe fork truck operations.

We offer the following training courses:

2-hour powered industrial vehicle
4-hour fork truck operator
8-hour fork truck train-the-trainer
16-hour fork truck train-the-trainer
24-hour forklift and aerial lift train-the-trainer

These courses will include:

Review of 29 CFR 1910.178
Pre-Use Inspections
Correct Operating Procedures
Traveling and Loading Requirements
Hands-On Workshops
Center of Gravity and Stability Pyramid
Fulcrum Point and Load Center
Driving Skills
Common Mistakes and Injuries

Our team of trainers has years of experience in industry making them equipped to understand and anticipate your needs. We strive toward helping you understand what it takes to keep your employees safe during fork truck operations. All of these training options can be customized to suit specific needs of your facility.