The aerial lift online certification (MEWP training) is designed for employers, contractors, staffing agencies, and government agencies across all industries who need to train and certify their boom lift and scissor lift operators, including:
- Employers onboarding new workers who need initial aerial lift certification.
- Companies with existing operators due for refresher training and recertification.
- Operations with contractors or temporary workers who require documented MEWP training.
- Multi-location employers who need consistent, standardized training across facilities.
- Staffing agencies responsible for training workers before placement.
The following mobile elevating work platforms are covered in the training:
- Scissor Lifts (Group A)
- Boom Lifts (Group B — Telescopic and Articulating)
Aligned with OSHA, ANSI, and CSA mobile elevating work platform standards, the aerial lift online training program is organized into clear modules that build from aerial lift fundamentals and equipment knowledge through to safe operation, hazard recognition, and pre-use inspection procedures. Each module includes a knowledge assessment to confirm comprehension before advancing.
Module 1:Â Introduction and Overview
- MEWP Overview
- Standards and Legislation
- Aerial Lift Training Requirements
- Lesson Quiz
Module 2:Â Types, Anatomy, and Components
- Equipment Types
- Features and Components
- Safety Features
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Lesson Quiz
Module 3:Â MEWP Hazards
- Common Hazards
- Additional Hazards
- Risk Assessments
- Safeguarding Controls
- Lesson Quiz
Module 4:Â General Operation and Safety
- Stability and Tipping
- Fall Protection Introduction
- Safe Operation
- Rescue Plans
- Lesson Quiz
The MEWP/Aerial Lift Online Certification is designed in alignment with the following mobile elevating work platform safety standards and regulatory requirements:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453 – Aerial Lifts (Construction)
- ANSI/SAIA A92.22 – Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- ANSI/SAIA A92.24 – Training Requirements for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- CSA B354 – Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
Practical Training Component
It’s important to note that in order to completely satisfy the requirements of the standards, workplace and equipment-specific training must be completed by the employer, along with a practical evaluation.
These workplace training components cannot be completed by any third-party provider, whether they offer online or live training. The reason for this is that each workplace is different and poses unique hazards. An employer is best suited to train workers on the unique circumstances within their workplace and their specific equipment.
Trainer and Evaluator Program
We offer a MEWP Trainer & Evaluator program for a blended training approach. This helps employers complete workplace-specific training and practical evaluations correctly and in alignment with the standards, ensuring a defensible training program.
