MEWP Boom Lift & Scissor Lift Training (Online or In-Person)

OSHA & ANSI A92-Aligned Certification for Safe MEWP Operation

Build confident, qualified operators. KARM Safety Solutions provides OSHA- and ANSI-compliant MEWP Boom Lift and Scissor Lift Training, including hands-on evaluations and operator certification. Training is available:

• On-site at your facility
• Online + local practical sign-off
• Bilingual: English / Spanish

⭐ Why Choose KARM Safety Solutions

• Fully aligned with OSHA and ANSI A92.22 / A92.24
• Includes hands-on evaluation and operator card
• Customized to your equipment, site hazards, and company policies
• Bilingual training options
• Fast scheduling for crews, rotating shifts, and multiple worksites

👷 Who Should Attend

• New or experienced boom lift or scissor lift operators
• Supervisors who plan, direct, or audit MEWP work
• Ground support / spotters working around MEWPs
• Safety teams, contractors, and jobsite managers

📘 Course Options

• Operator Training (Boom and/or Scissor Lift)
  Core MEWP safety + hands-on evaluation
• Supervisor / Safe-Use Planner Training
  Planning, risk assessment, rescue, and audit requirements

🎯 Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn how to:

• Identify MEWP types, components, capabilities, limits, and hazards
• Perform pre-use inspections and function tests
• Conduct a site risk assessment and plan safe operation
• Operate safely: setup, travel, elevation, positioning, and shutdown
• Apply fall protection (PFAS on booms; guardrails for scissors unless otherwise required)
• Communicate and control the work area, including power-line clearance
• Respond to emergencies: entrapment, ground controls, emergency lowering
• Follow OSHA, ANSI, manufacturer, and site-specific requirements

📚 What the Training Covers

1) Standards & Responsibilities

OSHA 1910/1926, ANSI A92.22 / A92.24, manufacturer instructions, and responsibilities of users, supervisors, operators, and trainers/evaluators.

2) Equipment & Stability

Boom vs. scissor categories, controls, alarms, load charts, capacity, slopes, wind limits, weather, and tip-over factors.

3) Inspection & Function Tests

Daily checklists, critical defects, batteries/fuel, hydraulics, guardrails, emergency operations, tires/casters.

4) Safe-Use Planning

Route hazards, drop-offs, soft ground, ramps, traffic/pedestrians, overhead obstructions, energized lines, weather.

5) Safe Operation & Positioning

Traveling elevated, access/egress, safe working height, load handling, shutdown and securement.

6) Fall Protection & Platform Safety

• Boom lifts: Full-body harness with lanyard
• Scissor lifts: Guardrails unless manufacturer/site requires PFAS

7) Emergency Procedures & Rescue

Entrapment prevention, emergency stop, ground controls, lowering, rescue planning.

8) Practical Evaluation

Hands-on skills assessment with your lift type(s), plus corrective coaching and sign-off.

📝 Compliance Alignment

• ANSI A92.22 (Safe Use)
• ANSI A92.24 (Training)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 Aerial Lift Requirements

Note: OSHA does not mandate a specific renewal date. Retraining is required when tasks, equipment, or hazards change—or if performance concerns arise. Many employers follow a 3-year refresher policy.

⏱ Format, Duration & Class Size

• In-Person: 3–6 hours (depends on group size & lift types)
• Online: 2 hours + on-site practical evaluation
• Ideal Class Size: 8–12 (larger groups supported)

📄 Certification & Documentation

• Wallet card and certificate upon successful quiz + hands-on eval
• Training roster, quiz results, and evaluation forms for employer records
• Optional employer sign-off for equipment-specific authorization

🏗 On-Site Requirements (for Hands-On Eval)

• Access to your boom/scissor lift(s) and manuals
• Safe practice area
• Basic PPE (hi-vis, hard hat, safety glasses; harness for boom lifts)
• Ground person available for emergency controls during drills

📂 Included Resources

• Printable pre-use inspection checklists
• Safe-use planning and rescue templates
• Power-line approach distance reference
• Supervisor audit checklist

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do scissor lift operators need harnesses?
Usually guardrails are sufficient unless manufacturer/site policy requires PFAS or added risk is present.

Is forklift certification the same as MEWP certification?
No—OSHA requires separate training.

Will the card list our specific lift?
We certify by lift type (boom/scissor). Employers should authorize per make/model.

Is fully online training allowed?
The knowledge portion can be online, but practical evaluation is required on the equipment used.

How often should operators retrain?
When equipment/tasks change, after incidents, or if deficiencies appear. Many companies use a 3-year cycle.