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AWP EWP Medicine Hat

Aerial (Elevated) Work Platform

This course provides students a basic understanding of elevated work platform operation, including the following:

  • Legislation and standards as pertaining to elevated work platforms

  • Recent statistical information, workplace incidents, and the requirement for training

  • Elements of pre-work planning, including hazard assessment, elimination and controls

  • Conducting a pre-use check and visual inspection

  • Employer and worker responsibilities

  • Load limitations and calculations

  • Machine specific features

  • PPE

  • Stability

  • Working from heights

  • Platform types

  • System components

  • Safely operating an elevated work platform in the field

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Following the theory and exam portion of the course, participants will operate an elevated work platform to demonstrate competence with the equipment.

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​Course Requirements

To participate in the AWP/EWP course, participants must have a current fall protection certificate. The practical session is conducted outside, so participants must dress appropriately for the weather.

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