Do you have employees operating and/or working around scissors lifts, now often referred to "Group A" mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs)? Are your trainers qualified to facilitate proper training? As OSHA still recognizes "scissors-lifts" as mobile scaffolds, there are many unique requirements that set scissors-lifts apart from other aerial lifts and scaffold-systems. Furthermore, in both general industry and construction OSHA requires that each "operator" of any MEWP, and each "user" of any mobile scaffold be properly trained prior, and trainers must be "qualified". This course is specific to "scissors-lifts" (i.e. "Group A" MEWPs), and is intended for trainers as well as superintendents, managers, supervisors, foremen, and safety personnel, to understand design and loading principles, requirements and consensus standards, and the responsibilities of qualified trainers. Topics include:

• Types of scaffolding and mobile elevated work platforms
• Design, loading and capacity
• Inspections and maintenance
• Environmental factors and work-site inspections
• Foundation and support
• Safe operation and use
• Fall protection and restraint
• Operator training and evaluation
• Training for supervisors, occupants, and other personnel

NOTE: The Minnesota Safety Council recommends trainers and supervisors renew their training every three years to remain apprised of changes and updates.

See “Aerial “Boom” Lifts (MEWPS): Fundamentals for the Trainer” for “Group B” straight-boom and articulating-boom MEWPs.

Virtual Instructor Led Training Requirements: 
Students are required to have video and audio capability and must remain visible to the instructor and facilitator throughout the class. Additionally, students may not use a phone to participate in the training or view the presentation. Students who are unable to meet these requirements will not be permitted to attend. 

Cancellation Policy:

*Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

Pricing: Member $335.00 | Nonmember $435.00

If you have multiple participants, it may be more cost effective for us to bring this training to you! Please submit a TRAINING REQUEST FORM to learn more.