MEWP Training for Boom Lifts and Scissor Lifts

OSHA- and ANSI-Aligned Aerial Lift Operator Training

Operate with confidence. Meet employer training requirements for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) with KARM Safety Solutions.

Our MEWP training covers boom lifts and scissor lifts and is built for operators, supervisors, and employers who need practical, jobsite-ready instruction. Training is available on-site, online with practical evaluation, and in English or Spanish.

What Is MEWP Training?

MEWP training teaches operators how to safely inspect, plan, and operate aerial equipment, such as:

  • Boom lifts
  • Scissor lifts

This training helps workers understand equipment capabilities, limits, hazards, safe-use planning, fall protection requirements, emergency procedures, and practical operation. KARM’s program is built around OSHA requirements, ANSI A92 safe-use and training principles, manufacturer instructions, and real-world jobsite conditions.

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What You Will Learn

Participants learn how to:

  • Identify MEWP types, parts, capabilities, and limitations
  • Perform pre-use inspections and function tests
  • Recognize site hazards and complete safe-use planning
  • Operate safely during setup, travel, elevation, positioning, and shutdown
  • Apply fall protection correctly
  • Control the work area around pedestrians, traffic, and overhead hazards
  • Respond to emergencies using ground controls and emergency lowering procedures
  • Follow OSHA, ANSI, manufacturer, and employer requirements

What the Course Covers

Standards and Responsibilities

Covers OSHA, ANSI A92 safe-use and training concepts, manufacturer instructions, and the roles of operators, supervisors, trainers, and users.

Equipment Types and Stability

Covers boom lifts vs. scissor lifts, controls, alarms, capacity, slopes, wind, weather, and tip-over factors.

Pre-Use Inspection and Function Testing

Covers daily checks, defect recognition, hydraulics, power systems, emergency systems, tires, guardrails, and critical safety items.

Safe-Use Planning

Covers route hazards, drop-offs, ramps, soft ground, traffic, overhead obstructions, energized lines, and weather conditions.

Safe Operation

Covers travel, setup, positioning, shutdown, and safe movement in elevated work conditions.

Fall Protection

  • Boom lifts: full-body harness and lanyard
  • Scissor lifts: guardrails unless manufacturer instructions or site policy require additional protection

Emergency Procedures and Rescue

Covers entrapment prevention, emergency stop functions, ground controls, lowering procedures, and rescue planning.

Practical Evaluation

Hands-on skills assessment on the lift types your team uses, with coaching and documentation.

Why Choose KARM Safety Solutions

KARM’s MEWP training is designed for employers who want more than a basic slideshow.

What makes this course different

  • OSHA- and ANSI-aligned content
  • Boom lift and scissor lift training in one program
  • Hands-on practical evaluation
  • Training customized to your site, hazards, and policies
  • English and Spanish options
  • Fast scheduling for crews, rotating shifts, and multiple locations
  • Ongoing Support