OSHA Aerial & Scissor Lift Training & Certification

OSHA classifies aerial lifts as any vehicle-mounted device used to elevate personnel. Equipment ranging from telehandlers to cherry pickers fall into this class of workplace lift. Examples include: Extendable boom platforms Aerial ladders Articulated boom platforms Vertical towers Combination vehicles

No. OSHA considers scissor lifts to be a form of mobile scaffolding. Mobile scaffolding, while functionally similar to an aerial lift, is a separate class of equipment under OSHA safety standards.

Standards for both aerial lifts and scissor lifts are in Subpart L of OSHA’s construction standard (Part 1926). Specific standards relating to these devices include: 1926.451: Contains general requirements for scaffold safety 1926.452(w): Provides specific additional requirements for mobile scaffolds, including scissor lifts 1926.453: Explores the definitions and safety standards for all types of aerial lifts 1926.454: Details the training requirements for workers who operate on or near scaffolds, including aerial lifts and scissor lifts This Aerial and Scissor Lifts course explores all relevant standards and complies with OSHA training requirements for these devices.

No. Your digital certificate of completion has no expiration date. However, you should periodically repeat this training course to refresh your safety knowledge. Your employer may also require you to repeat Aerial and Scissor Lifts training under certain circumstances.

You should repeat this course every three years to stay up to date on best practices and changing safety standards. Employers may also require retraining if any of the following occurs: A workplace incident involving an aerial lift or scissor lift Hazards related to aerial or scissor lifts are discovered on the jobsite You start working with or around a different type of lift or mobile scaffold Your employer observes improper use of an aerial or scissor lift

Yes. Under 1926.454, employers must train all workers who operate or work with aerial and scissor lifts. Required topics include: An explanation of electrical, fall and struck-by hazards Recognizing and avoiding unsafe working conditions Procedures for dealing with hazards Safe operating procedures (including load capacity) Skills and knowledge needed to operate an aerial lift or mobile scaffold Pre- and post-operation safety inspections Manufacturer instructions and safety requirements This training course contains all mandatory safety instruction in five audio-narrated lesson modules.

OSHA does not approve training courses or certify lift operators. This training course complies with all OSHA training standards found in standard 29 CFR 1926.454 related to aerial lifts and scissor lifts. Upon passing the final exam and finishing the course, you will receive a digital certificate of completion. Your certificate indicates that you have completed the safety training necessary to operate these lifting devices on your jobsite.

No. There is no age requirement. Workers of any age may complete this course and earn a certificate of completion.

This course contains one hour of training instruction over five modules. All lesson content is fully narrated. During the course, you must successfully complete five quizzes and pass a 20-question final exam. You may start and stop the course at any time. You have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete the course.

Yes. Our training program is 100% online. You can complete all course material from any internet-connected device. Study from your computer, laptop, tablet or phone at any time, day or night. OSHA Education Center courses offer 24/7 access to lessons, quizzes, activities and exams. You never need to travel to a classroom to complete a class or take a test. Complete your training when and where you want.