Safe Bucket Truck Operation
Lecture and Hands-on

Purpose:  The purpose of this course of instruction is to provide bucket truck users, with the regulations, safety guidelines and procedures needed to recognize and eliminate hazards in the field, while operating a bucket truck. Satisfactory achievement of the course objectives will assist the student in satisfying the OSHA training requirements as defined in 29 CFR 1926.556 and ANSIA92.2-1969.

Terminal Objective: Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the OSHA and ANSI Aerial lifts Standards by the following:

Given:  Incomplete statements on OSHA and ANSI regulations and the safe set-up and use of bucket trucks.

You will: Complete the statements by selecting the term or phrase that makes each statement valid.

How Well: Achieve a score of 100% on the Knowledge Check.

Enabling Objectives: After completion of this class you will have knowledge in the following areas:

• Purpose and application of ANSI and OSHA Standards.
• Basic theory of hydraulic system operations as they apply to aerial device operations.
• Perform inspections and maintenance checks of hydraulically operated oil systems.
• Interpretation and application of boom specifications.
• Purpose and operations of support structures (outriggers, winches and sheaves).
• Perform required maintenance checks IAW manufacturer’s operations manuals.
• Proper positioning of units to perform selected jobs.
• Operation of bucket truck in job situations.
• Safety rules that apply to the day-to-day operation of bucket trucks.
• Bucket truck rescue procedures.

You will also have an On-Machine Skills Test that will demonstrate familiarization, inspection, controls and handling procedures.

Length of Class: 3-4 hours lecture, written test, plus On-Machine Skills Test.