Aerial Lift (MEWP) Supervisor Online Training

Our Aerial Lift Training for supervisors covers everything from inspections, safe operations, hazards and more – including Boom Lifts (3B), Scissor Lifts (3A), & Vertical Lifts (1A). Our course has been updated to meet ANSI A92 Standards for the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).

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About this Course

Aerial lift safety training is crucial for supervisors to ensure their operators are properly trained and authorized for safe working practices on or around aerial lifts. It teaches supervisors to prevent overhead hazards, protect against falling objects, and instill safe working habits to avoid accidents, injuries, and damage.

Our online MEWP Safety Training course is regulation-aligned and covers equipment, anatomy, maintenance, inspections, safe operations, stability, common hazards, and more.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following safety standards:

ANSI A92 – Aerial Work Platform Standards
- ANSI A92.2 – Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices
- ANSI A92.3 – Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms
- A92.5 – Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms
- A92.6 – Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms
- A92.8 – Vehicle Mounted Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Devices
- A92.20 – Design, Calculations, Safety Requirements, Test Methods for MEWPs
- A92.22 – Safe Use of MEWPs
- A92.24 – Training Requirements for MEWP Operators
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart F – Powered Platforms, Man lifts, Vehicle Mounted Work Platforms
- 29 CFR 1910.23 – Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes
- 29 CFR 1910.28 – Safety Requirements for Scaffolding
- 29 CFR 1910.29 – Manually Propelled Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds (Towers)
- 29 CFR 1910.67 – Vehicle Mounted elevating and rotating work platforms
- 29 CFR 1910.333 – Selection and Use of Work Practices
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L – Scaffolds
- 29 CFR 1926.21 – Safety Training and Education
- 29 CFR 1926.451 – General Requirements
- 29 CFR 1926.452 – Additional Requirements to Specific Types of Scaffolds
- 29 CFR 1926.453 – Aerial Lifts
- 29 CFR 1926.454 – Training Requirements
- 29 CFR 1926.501, 502 – Duty to have Fall Protection
- 29 CFR 1926.556 – Aerial Lifts
OSHA 29 CFR 1915 – Shipyards
- 29 CFR 1915.71 – Scaffolds or Staging

Outline

Topics Covered

Anatomy & Pre-Shift Inspections
Safe Operations & Stability
- Know your Machine
- Overloading Hazards
- Machine Failure Hazards
Know your Worksite
- Power Line Hazards
- Slope Hazards
- Overhead Hazards
Investigated Case Studies

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the importance of a pre-shift inspection and how to perform one
Learn how to operate safely in a variety of on-site situations
Know your responsibilities as a MEWP supervisor
Understand how to select the right machine for the job you’re working
Ensure your employees are authorized and trained to operate MEWPs properly
Identify potential hazards and take preventative measures

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.