Static Boom (1b, 1b+)
Self-propelled booms (outriggers), trailers/push-arounds, vehicle-mounted platforms – 1b
This one day IPAF training course instructs an operator how to prepare and safely use static self-propelled booms. It provides both theory and practical training. The IPAF training course aims is to allow operators to manoeuvre, drive and position vertical personnel platforms safely and proficiently.
Areas of instruction include:
- Awareness of health and safety regulation, accident prevention and control
- Safe operation of static self-propelled booms and their limitations
- Pre-use checks, inspection and function tests
- Route planning before operation of static self-propelled booms
- Manoeuvring the machine
- Setting up a static vertical platform for work
- Basic operational skills
- Selection and use of fall arrest equipment
On successful completion of the IPAF training course, each delegate will receive a PAL (Powered Access Licence) photo ID card for the 1b training category.
The card is valid for 5 years.
Self-propelled booms (outriggers), trailers/push-arounds, vehicle-mounted platforms – (1b+)
For operators using static self-propelled booms in challenging and higher risk environments, we also offer an IPAF training course called PAL+.
This is an additional one day course of category-specific training, with an emphasis on practical training and challenging practical exercises. This is followed with written and practical tests, plus individual interviews.
On successful completion of this IPAF training course, the delegates will receive a PAL+ Card for the IPAF 1b training category, which is valid for 5 years.
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