Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

MEWP SAFETY TRAINING TAUGHT BY SAFETY PROFESSIONALS

This course is designed to meet the training requirements of applicable OSHA and ANSI A92 standards for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms.

The course is recommended for operators, occupants, ground personnel, supervisors, and workers who use or work around MEWPs in construction, maintenance, warehouse, industrial, facility, and job site environments.

Topics include:

MEWP User Responsibilities: Understand the responsibilities of MEWP users, operators, occupants, and ground personnel.

Safe Use Planning: Learn the elements of a safe use plan before MEWP work begins.

Risk Assessment: Identify hazards in the work area and evaluate risks before operating equipment.

Pre-Start and Worksite Inspections: Learn how to inspect equipment and assess the worksite before use.

Operating Requirements: Review safe operating procedures for different types of MEWPs.

Fall Protection Requirements: Understand fall protection expectations for working from elevated platforms.

Weather and Ground Conditions: Learn how wind, rain, unstable ground, slopes, and surface conditions affect safe operation.

Electrical Hazards: Identify risks from overhead power lines and other electrical hazards.

Shutdown and Rescue Planning: Understand proper shutdown procedures and the importance of having a rescue plan.

PRACTICAL EVALUATION REQUIREMENT

Classroom training and a written exam are required, but MEWP training is not complete until each participant receives a practical evaluation on each type of MEWP they will operate.

This matters because certification or authorization on 1 type of MEWP does not automatically qualify an operator for every type of MEWP.

Practical evaluation may include:

• Equipment-specific operation
• Pre-start inspection
• Worksite inspection
• Safe travel procedures
• Platform control use
• Hazard recognition
• Emergency lowering or rescue procedure review
• Shutdown procedures

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is ideal for:

• Scissor lift operators
• Aerial lift operators
• Boom lift operators
• Articulating boom lift operators
• Extensible boom lift operators
• Bucket truck personnel
• Occupants working from elevated platforms
• Ground personnel supporting MEWP operations
• Site supervisors overseeing elevated work
• Maintenance and facility teams
• Warehouse and industrial workers
• Construction crews working at height
• Safety professionals responsible for fall prevention and MEWP compliance

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

Upon successful completion of classroom participation and the written exam, participants receive:

• MEWP training documentation
• Knowledge aligned with applicable OSHA and ANSI A92 standards
• Understanding of operator, occupant, and ground personnel responsibilities
• Training on inspections, risk assessment, fall protection, and safe operation
• Documentation tools for safe MEWP operations

A practical evaluation with each type of MEWP being operated is required before training is considered complete.

WHY CHOOSE OUR TRAINING?

SAFETY THAT PROTECTS WORKERS AT HEIGHT

Our Mobile Elevated Work Platform training helps your team use MEWPs safely, reduce fall hazards, and improve elevated work practices.

Reduce Fall Risks: MEWPs provide a stable work platform with built-in guardrail protection, but employees still need proper training to use them safely.

Support OSHA and ANSI A92 Compliance: This course helps employers address MEWP training expectations under applicable safety standards.

Improve Job Site Planning: Trained workers know how to assess ground conditions, overhead hazards, traffic patterns, weather, and work area risks before operating.

Prevent Equipment Damage: Proper inspections, safe travel procedures, and correct shutdown practices help protect equipment and reduce costly repairs.

Strengthen Documentation: Proper records help show that your company takes training, inspections, maintenance, and safety planning seriously.

Move Beyond Ladder-Based Risk: Many companies now use “ladders last” policies because MEWPs can provide a safer option for elevated work when used correctly.

INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED SAFETY TRAINING

MEWPs are used across construction, industrial, warehouse, maintenance, and facility environments. This course helps employees understand the responsibilities, hazards, and safe operating practices required when working with or around elevated platforms.

MEWPs may include:

• Scissor lifts
• Aerial lifts
• Articulating boom lifts
• Telescopic boom lifts
• Extensible boom lifts
• Compact indoor lifts
• Outdoor rough-terrain lifts
• Bucket trucks and similar elevated work platforms

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

MEWP FUNDAMENTALS

• What MEWP stands for
• Difference between AWP and MEWP terminology
• Common types of MEWPs
• Group A and Group B MEWPs
• Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 MEWPs
• Indoor vs. outdoor MEWP considerations

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAFE USE PLANNING

• Responsibilities of MEWP users
• Operator responsibilities
• Occupant responsibilities
• Ground personnel responsibilities
• Elements of a safe use plan
• Equipment-specific authorization
• Understanding when additional evaluation is required

RISK ASSESSMENT

• Performing a risk assessment of operational areas
• Identifying overhead obstacles
• Evaluating traffic patterns
• Reviewing pedestrian exposure
• Assessing nearby work activity
• Recognizing changing worksite conditions

PRE-START AND WORKSITE INSPECTIONS

• How to perform a pre-start inspection
• How to complete a worksite inspection
• Inspection documentation
• Pre-start inspection forms
• Preventive maintenance checklists
• Removing unsafe equipment from service

FALL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

• Fall protection requirements for MEWP operations
• Guardrail protection
• Platform entry and exit safety
• Occupant responsibilities
• Safe positioning inside the platform
• Understanding equipment-specific fall protection needs

SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES

• Safe travel procedures
• Operating on level and stable surfaces
• Working near slopes and uneven ground
• Maintaining safe platform control
• Avoiding sudden movement
• Shutdown procedures
• Emergency procedures

WEATHER AND GROUND CONDITIONS

• Wind hazards
• Rain and slippery surfaces
• Outdoor work conditions
• Rough terrain concerns
• Ground stability
• Surface capacity and support

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• Overhead power line hazards
• Minimum approach awareness
• Electrical contact risks
• Safe positioning near energized sources
• Site planning around electrical exposure

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-start inspection form
• Preventive maintenance checklist
• Risk assessment form
• Rescue plan
• Training documentation
• Operator authorization records

RESCUE PLANNING

• Rescue plan requirements
• Emergency lowering procedures
• Ground personnel responsibilities
• Communication during rescue situations
• Responding to equipment malfunction
• Planning before elevated work begins

COMMON MEWP TYPES COVERED

SCISSOR LIFTS

Scissor lifts are typically used for straightforward vertical access. They are common in warehouses, facilities, maintenance work, and construction environments where workers need a stable elevated platform.

BOOM LIFTS

Boom lifts are used when workers need to reach around obstacles or access areas that cannot be reached by straight vertical movement.

ARTICULATING BOOM LIFTS

Articulating boom lifts provide flexible reach around structures, equipment, and other obstructions.

TELESCOPIC BOOM LIFTS

Telescopic boom lifts provide extended horizontal and vertical reach, often used in outdoor construction and industrial settings.

BUCKET TRUCKS

Bucket trucks may be considered MEWPs but often include additional vehicle-specific safety requirements, such as parking, braking, stabilizing, outrigger use, and wheel chocking when needed.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does MEWP stand for?
MEWP stands for Mobile Elevated Work Platform. The term replaced the older “aerial work platform” (AWP) terminology when ANSI updated its standards.

Is this training OSHA- and ANSI-compliant?
This course is designed to meet the training requirements of applicable OSHA and ANSI A92 standards.

Who needs MEWP training?
Operators, occupants, ground personnel, supervisors, and workers who use or work around scissor lifts, aerial lifts, boom lifts, extensible boom lifts, and similar equipment should receive training.

Does classroom training complete the requirement?
No. Classroom participation and a written exam are required, but a practical evaluation with each type of MEWP being operated is required before training is considered complete.

Does training on 1 MEWP qualify someone to operate all MEWPs?
No. Equipment-specific practical evaluation is required. Training on 1 type of MEWP does not automatically qualify an operator for every type.

Is a scissor lift a MEWP?
Yes. Scissor lifts are a common type of MEWP, typically used for vertical access.

Is a boom lift a MEWP?
Yes. Articulating, telescopic, and extensible boom lifts are common MEWPs.

Is a bucket truck considered a MEWP?
Yes, bucket trucks are generally considered a type of MEWP, but they may include additional vehicle-specific safety requirements.