ALC ALC Operator Certification & Training 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under ANSI A92.22, what three components make up the aerial lift operator qualification process?
- Formal instruction, hands-on training, and a competency evaluation (Correct answer)
- Written test, drug screening, and background check
- Manufacturer demo, supervisor sign-off, and insurance review
- Online course, site orientation, and PPE fitting
Correct answer: Formal instruction, hands-on training, and a competency evaluation
ANSI A92.22 defines operator qualification as successful completion of instruction, practical training, and a performance-based evaluation.
Question 2: Which of the following events triggers a mandatory retraining requirement for an aerial lift operator?
- The operator is involved in a near-miss or accident while using the lift (Correct answer)
- The operator completes two years without incident
- A new color is added to the company's safety helmet policy
- The lift passes its annual third-party inspection
Correct answer: The operator is involved in a near-miss or accident while using the lift
Accidents and near-misses indicate a gap in knowledge or skill that retraining must address before the operator returns to the equipment.
Question 3: Who is qualified to conduct aerial lift operator training?
- A person with the knowledge, training, and experience to recognize hazards and train others (Correct answer)
- Only a licensed professional engineer
- Only the equipment manufacturer's representative
- Any OSHA compliance officer
Correct answer: A person with the knowledge, training, and experience to recognize hazards and train others
ANSI A92.22 defines the trainer as a 'qualified' or 'competent' person—someone with demonstrated knowledge of the specific lift type and hazards.
Question 4: What should an operator do before using an aerial lift model they have never operated before?
- Complete a familiarization review of the operator's manual and controls before elevating the platform (Correct answer)
- Simply apply their previous certification to the new model
- Ask a coworker for a brief verbal walkthrough
- Skip familiarization if the model looks similar to past equipment
Correct answer: Complete a familiarization review of the operator's manual and controls before elevating the platform
ANSI A92.22 requires operators to review model-specific controls, capacities, and hazards before first use of an unfamiliar machine.
Question 5: How long must aerial lift training records be retained by the employer?
- For the duration of the employee's employment, at minimum (Correct answer)
- Only until the next training cycle
- At least 3 years after the training date regardless of employment status
- Records are not required to be retained
Correct answer: For the duration of the employee's employment, at minimum
While OSHA does not specify an exact retention period for aerial lift records, best practice and some state laws require keeping them through the employment period.
Question 6: What is a 'familiarization' in the context of aerial lift operator qualification?
- A review of the specific lift's controls, features, and limitations before the operator uses that model (Correct answer)
- A casual introduction to coworkers on the job site
- A 30-day probationary operating period
- A manufacturer-provided factory tour
Correct answer: A review of the specific lift's controls, features, and limitations before the operator uses that model
Familiarization ensures the operator understands the unique features and hazards of the specific lift model before elevating for the first time.
ALC ALC Operator Certification & Training 2
Under ANSI A92.22, what three components make up the aerial lift operator qualification process?