1. Manlift Fundamentals and Safety Regulations

• Manlift types including (scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical masts, and personnel lifts)

• Regulatory requirements including (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453 compliance, ANSI/SAIA A92 standards, and CSA B354.1 requirements)

• Operator responsibilities including (certification requirements, safety obligations, and operational limits)

• Common hazards including (fall risks, tip-over dangers, electrical hazards, and entrapment incidents)

2. Manlift Components and Control Systems

• Structural components including (platform assembly, lift mechanisms, outriggers, and base units)

• Control systems including (platform controls, ground controls, emergency stops, and backup systems)

• Safety features including (guardrails, emergency lowering, tilt sensors, and overload protection)

• Power systems including (electric motors, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and battery systems)

3. Pre-Operational Inspections and Setup

• Daily inspection including (ANSI A92 requirements, visual examination, and functional testing)

• Setup procedures including (ground conditions, outrigger deployment, and stability verification)

• Safety checks including (guardrail integrity, platform capacity, and emergency systems)

• Documentation requirements including (inspection logs, defect reporting, and maintenance records)

4. Fall Protection and Personal Safety Equipment

• Fall protection systems including (full-body harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points)

• OSHA 1926.95 requirements including (PPE selection, inspection procedures, and usage standards)

• Platform safety including (three-point contact, weight limits, and movement restrictions)

• Emergency procedures including (rescue planning, evacuation methods, and medical response)

5. Manlift Operation and Platform Control

• Basic operations including (startup procedures, platform controls, and elevation techniques)

• Platform positioning including (horizontal movement, rotation control, and precision placement)

• Travel operations including (ground travel, steering control, and obstacle navigation)

• Environmental considerations including (wind limits, weather conditions, and ground stability)

6. Elevated Work Procedures and Safety

• Work zone setup including (barricading, signage, and traffic control)

• Elevated work practices including (tool handling, material management, and workspace organization)

• Electrical safety including (power line awareness, minimum distances, and electrical hazards)

• Communication protocols including (ground personnel coordination, radio procedures, and emergency signals)

7. Ground Coordination and Traffic Management

• Ground support including (spotting procedures, communication protocols, and safety coordination)

• Traffic control including (work zone protection, pedestrian safety, and vehicle coordination)

• Hazard management including (overhead obstacles, underground utilities, and environmental hazards)

• Emergency response including (ground evacuation, rescue procedures, and incident management)

8. Maintenance Awareness and Troubleshooting

• Routine maintenance including (lubrication points, hydraulic systems, and component inspection)

• Defect recognition including (structural damage, hydraulic leaks, and control malfunctions)

• Troubleshooting basics including (operational issues, safety system problems, and emergency procedures)

• Service coordination including (maintenance scheduling, repair procedures, and equipment replacement)