Digger Derrick Training
The Altec Sentry Program is an OSHA and ANSI compliant training program on safe operating procedures. Prior to operating a digger derrick you must read, understand and follow the safety and operating procedures found in the unit's manual, unit decals and other materials provided with the unit. In addition, studying this program carefully with an open mind for safety as it pertains to your individual job needs can prevent serious work related injuries and can ultimately save your life or the life of a co-worker. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate.
Digger Derrick Training Outline
Training for this program consists of an 8-hour, 1-day class. The first four hours are classroom instruction with a 10-minute break each hour. After a lunch break, the final four hours are hands-on training on an Altec Digger Derrick.
The topics we will present in this program are:
- Digger Derrick Components
- Safety Placards
- Electrical Shock Hazards
- Minimum Approach Distance
- Digger Derrick Insulating Characteristics
- Boom Tip Electrical Considerations
- Special Electrical Worker Qualifications
- Protective Equipment (PPE/IPE)
- Job Site Survey / Job Briefing
- Protection and Alert Systems
- Pre-Travel Inspection
- Shift Pre-operational Inspection – Visual Inspection
- Unit Setup
- Pre-operational Inspection – Testing Unit Controls
- Material Handling Safety
- Hand and Voice Signals
- Load Capacity Charts
- Jib Structural Charts
- Operation
- Digging a Hole
- Removing a Pole
In between each section, we will ask a few questions to see how well you understand the material. After the last topic, you will be tested on all of the information.
Each individual will be hands-on evaluated on the aerial device to demonstrate the concepts learned in the classroom instruction.