MEWP: Aerial & Boom Lift Operator Safety Training

Course Description

This training covers the safe operation of mobile elevating work platforms, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other aerial lift equipment. Instruction focuses on hazard recognition, fall protection, equipment limitations, and safe operating procedures in real-world work environments.

Topics include:

• Types of MEWPs and aerial lift equipment

• Operator responsibilities and safe operating practices

• Equipment components, controls, and stability principles

• Pre-operation inspections and basic maintenance awareness

• Fall protection requirements and harness use

• Set-up, positioning, and ground conditions

• Overhead hazards, power line clearance, and environmental risks

• Safe movement, loading, and shutdown procedures

• Incident prevention and emergency response considerations

  
  

Course Objective

To ensure operators understand aerial and boom lift safety principles and demonstrate the ability to safely operate MEWP equipment in their specific work environment.

Who Should Take This Training

• New aerial or boom lift operators

• Experienced operators requiring initial certification or refresher training

• Construction workers and supervisors

• Maintenance and facilities personnel

• Employees operating or working around MEWPs in industrial or manufacturing settings

  
  

OSHA Recommendation

OSHA requires employers to ensure that employees who operate aerial lifts and similar equipment are trained to recognize hazards and follow safe operating procedures (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L). OSHA also requires retraining when unsafe operation is observed, equipment changes, or workplace conditions change.

This training helps employers meet OSHA expectations while reducing fall hazards, equipment incidents, and job site injuries.

Training Format

• Duration: Varies by equipment and site needs

• Certification: Issued by MK Training Solutions

• Instruction: Classroom instruction with hands-on, equipment-specific operator evaluation

• Mobile Training Available: On-site delivery at your facility or job site