guide for aerial work platforms

Do you provide your own equipment or rented equipment to your employees or those of third-party companies?
Are you unclear about the legal situation?
Would you like to hand over the equipment in a documented, safe working condition?
Do you want to use qualified employees for the equipment handover in order to avoid work accidents and equipment damage?

For selected employees

according to international ISO 18878 and professional association DGUV G308-008 and DGUV R100-500
day training with max. 6 participants
Entry requirements:operator training for aerial work platforms

Prevention of work accidents and equipment damage through

qualified and legally compliant device handover
equipment-specific instruction on work platforms
legally compliant device handover

Target group: People who are responsible for the coordination and distribution of machines in the company.

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Work platform training for guides

Our aerial work platform training for instructors shows you how to hand over work platforms safely and efficiently. You will learn the legal basics and the technical handling. This way you can be sure that you comply with all regulations and avoid accidents. You will learn how to carry out handover checks and visual and functional tests correctly. We will show you how to hand over work platforms correctly. You will learn how to check them and what you need to pay attention to when doing so. We will also show you how to carry out instructions.

Contents of the Referrer Training

Our instruction training for equipment handover focuses on the proper handover and equipment-specific instruction of work platforms. Here are the most important points:

Equipment handover and instruction: Correct handover of equipment including handover check and visual and functional testing. Clear instruction on handling and control.
Legal basis: Overview of relevant laws such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act (ArbschG) and the Industrial Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV). Consideration of rental contract law according to the German Civil Code (BGB) and determination of the requirements for equipment instructors.
Documentation and methodology: Use of checklists for guided instruction and handover checks. Effective training methods for instructors.
Technical background: Understanding of major equipment groups and categories. Insight into controls, support/setting up, safety switches and sensors, emergency controls and residual current devices.
Visual and functional inspection: Application of the contents according to DGUV I 208-019 (BGI 720) to equipment components such as drive unit, hydraulics, basket, electronics, support systems and boom.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Introduction to the importance and use of PPE and other safety equipment.

FAQ about SYSTEM-CARD Referrer

What is the content of the aerial work platform training for marshals?

The training covers legal basics, technical handling, carrying out handover checks and practical instructions. A special focus is on safety precautions and the use of personal protective equipment.

How long does the training last?

However, the duration of the instructor training is typically one day.

What are the benefits of the training?

The training will show you how to hand over work platforms safely and efficiently so that you have fewer accidents and comply with all regulations.

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