If you aren’t confident in your knowledge of one of the following subjects, go back to the relevant lesson in the course to give it a review.

• Before operating an aerial platform check the site thoroughly for hazards.
• After you have successfully entered the boom lift’s basket attach your safety harnesses to its proper lanyard point.
• Avoid operating an aerial platform around energized power lines.
• Do NOT use the “high speed” setting on the lift whenever possible.
• ONLY trained and authorized workers can operate aerial lifts.
• Never operate an aerial platform in strong and gusty winds.
• It is necessary to make sure the lift is on a level surface before raising the platform.
• Never tie-off a safety harness to an outside source (steel beam, roof, pole, etc.).
• An inspection of an aerial platform must be done before the unit is operated.
• It is OK to use your boom to push the aerial platform along the ground.
• In the event that the aerial platform requires mechanical, electrical or hydraulic maintenance, park the lift on a level area away from traffic, shut down, attach a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag to the machine and remove the key.
• The manufacturer’s Operator’s Manual is stored with the machine for immediate access and review.
• The capacity of a boom lift basket/deck is constant and should be known before operating the lift.
• If you cannot determine the capacity of the lift, refer to the Operator’s Manual.
• You should take a walking inspection of the work site before each shift to note special conditions which may affect aerial platform operation.