Prior to Operating an Aerial Work Platform Aerial Lift Work Practices Aerial Work Platform Operator Training Book traversal links for Aerial Work Platforms Prior to Operating an Aerial Work Platform › Aerial boom platforms, cherry pickers, and other types of aerial lifts are often used to provide a safe, mobile alternative to scaffolding and ladders. Any of the following are considered aerial lifts: extendible boom platforms, aerial ladders, articulating booms, vertical towers, bucket trucks, vehicle-mounted aerial devices and any combination of any such devices. Aerial lifts fall under the OSHA Construction Standard, 29 CFR 1926.453, Aerial Lifts. The following are topics to consider when planning to use an aerial lift: Prior to Operating an Aerial Work Platform Aerial Lift Work Practices Aerial Work Platform Operator Training Book traversal links for Aerial Work Platforms Prior to Operating an Aerial Work Platform › Resources OSHA Aerial Lift Standard, 29 CFR 1926.453 Staff Kelly States Assistant Director 609-258-2648 Jamie McQuaid Program Manager 609-258-5106