This course will equip trainees with basic skills, knowledge and attitudes to this personal man-lift safely via the following modules:
Identify hazards and safe routes to be taken for vpp operations
Observe and apply safe work practices when preparing to operate vpp
Prepare work area for safe operation of the vpp
Use appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with organisational procedures
Perform pre-use inspection on vpp, its associated components and safety devices/signage/labels
Perform function checks on vpp
Report all damage and defects according to procedures, and take appropriate action as per organisational procedures
Apply safe work practices when carrying out vpp operations
Manoeuvre vpp according to operator manual
Travel the identified route to, fro or within the work area
Operate vpp in stable position according to operator manual
Park and Shut down of vpp
Carry out routine post-operational vertical personnel platform checks and maintenance according to safe work procedures
Report all damage and defects according to safe work procedures, and appropriate action is taken.
9am to 6:45pm
(includes theory, practical and assessment)
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
$250 (before SSG funding and GST)
5 years
Expected attitudes of workers in the sector
A competent Personnel Lift Operator must have a “safety first” mindset.
At all times he must:
• Always check, consult and confirm
• Stop immediately when abnormalities occur and reassess safety procedures
• Report all incidents and not just accidents.
If you’re looking for a versatile and efficient solution for elevated work, personnel man lifts are an excellent option.
These lifts feature multiple sections that can bend and pivot, allowing for enhanced maneuverability and reach in tight spaces.
Manlifts come in a range of sizes and capacities to suit various jobs and industries, from construction and maintenance to landscaping and entertainment. Investing in a Manlift can not only improve safety and productivity on your job site but also reduce costs by eliminating the need for scaffolding or other cumbersome equipment.
With their ability to reach high and difficult-to-access areas, man lifts are an essential tool for any business that needs to perform work at height.
Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to:
• Have a basic knowledge of the relevant sector of work
• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) level 3
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 3
• Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 3; and
• Be medically fit to work at height
What you will learn in this module:
When working from a caged type MEWP, it is strongly recommended that a full body harness with an adjustable lanyard be used to provide work restraint, the lanyard should be adjusted to be as short as possible and may contain an energy absorbing device.
Case Study in Singapore (from Yahoo News)
A boom lift operator who died after being crushed in a workplace accident last year was not formally trained to carry out his job, a coroner’s court heard.
The death of 34-year-old Bangladeshi national Paul Jony at Hock Ann Seng Industries along Tuas Avenue 18 on 23 November last year was found by Coroner Christopher Goh to be an “unfortunate misadventure”.
In his findings made available on Wednesday (5 May), Goh said, “It is likely that the accident could have been avoided had the deceased undergone the necessary training and made aware of the likely hazards associated with boom lift operations.”
Target Audience: Aerial lift operators from any industry
Note: Learners must be in proper attire for practical assessment
Personal Protective Equipment (provided)
Safety helmet
Safety harness