Aerial work platforms are now so common on job sites; it may be easy to forget that the operation of these complex machines requires skill and experience. While there may not be a legal qualification required to rent or own a work platform, they should only be operated by those who are properly trained and certified.
It’s important to remember that proper work platform training is crucial to job site safety. Also, training should satisfy the standards for your particular region and come from a reputable source, such as the International Powered Access Federation or its U.S. subsidiary, American Work Platform Training. Each and every company has a responsibility to its customers and employees to create the safest work environment possible, and high-quality training must be part of the effort.