Mobile Elevating Work Platforms: Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety
Learning objectives
- Identify MEWP groups and types, common hazards, and who is responsible for safe use
- Outline the steps to prepare to operate a MEWP
- Describe safe MEWP use and how to respond to an incident
Course overview
This lesson will provide you with an awareness of the precautions and work practices required to operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) safely. The lesson by itself does not authorize the use of MEWP equipment; instructional and practical training specific to each MEWP is required. Note: The lesson addresses two types of safety standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. The OSHA standards are enforceable by law. The ANSI standards are voluntary, consensus-based, industry-specific standards. However, when OSHA regulations direct MEWP operators to follow manufacturer specifications that incorporate ANSI standards, the ANSI standards are enforceable by OSHA.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 25 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 182
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), German, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
- MEWP Basics
- Preparing to Operate a MEWP
- Operating a MEWP Safely
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.333 - Selection and Use of Work Practices
- 29 CFR 1910.502 - Fall Protection
- 29 CFR 1910.67 - Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms
- 29 CFR 1926.269(g)(2) - Fall Protection