Tree Care Aerial Device Training
Tree Care Aerial Device – Version 1.2
The Altec Sentry Program is an OSHA and ANSI compliant training program on safe operating procedures. Prior to operating an aerial device 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.
Tree Care Aerial Device 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 Tree Care Aerial Device.
The topics we will present in this program are:
- Aerial Device Components
- Electrical Shock Hazards, Insulating Properties and Qualifications
- Protective Equipment (PPE/IPE)
- Job Site Survey / Job Briefing
- Interlocks, Alert Systems, and Secondary Stowage System
- Pre-Travel Inspection
- Shift Pre-operational Inspection – Visual Inspection
- Unit Setup
- Pre-operational Inspection – Aerial Device Controls Testing
- Operation
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.
You may have other types of units in your tree care fleet. Cranes and chippers are commonly used by the tree care industry to round out their ability to service customers. You can find out more about the crane and chipper training by following the links below: