Aerial and scissor lifts are powerful tools for reaching elevated work environments. These versatile, movable scaffolds give workers on construction sites and other workplaces access to hard-to-reach tasks. But they also present a variety of deadly hazards.
This course will teach you how to safely operate aerial and scissor lifts under OSHA's 1926.454 standard for mobile scaffolds. You will learn crucial safety tips, operating procedures and inspection rules that will help you maximize benefits and minimize risks.
About Aerial and Scissor Lifts Training
Our online course provides a variety of benefits, including:
- Full Audio Narration
- Available 100% Online
- Aligned with OSHA Scaffolding Standards Found in 1926.451 to 1926.454
- No Limit on Test Attempts
OSHA classifies aerial and scissor lifts as types of mobile scaffolds. Under OSHA guidelines, only trained individuals may operate these machines to perform work high above ground level.
All lessons in this user-friendly course include interactive exercises, quizzes and engaging material to help you learn the key points of aerial and scissor lift safety. Not only will you learn how to protect yourself from aerial and scissor lift accidents, but you will also be prepared to create a safer work environment for everyone around you.
What You Get
As soon as you complete all five modules and pass the final exam, you will receive an instantly downloadable Certificate of Completion. Print and download your certificate to demonstrate your understanding of federal mobile scaffolding standards.
This awareness-level course does not provide OSHA-accepted certification.
Learning Objectives
By the time you complete your education, you will be able to:
- State the importance of aerial and scissor lift safety
- Define aerial and scissor lifts and give examples
- List recommended safety procedures for before and after operation
- List specific precautions for preventing trips and falls, tip-overs, catapulting, electrocution and injuries due to contact with obstructions
Course Topics
This one-hour course teaches everything you need to safely operate multiple classes of mobile scaffolding. Five simple lesson modules provide clear guidelines for using aerial and scissor lifts according to OSHA standards. Course topics include:
Module 1: Introduction to Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety
- Types of accidents and hazards
- Trips, falls and catapulting
- Tip-overs
- Electrocutions and contact injuries
- OSHA standards for aerial lifts: CFR 1926.453 and 1926.454
- OSHA standards for scissor lifts: CFR 1926.451, 1026.452(w) and 1926.454
Module 2: Types of Aerial and Scissor Lifts
- Aerial lift types and examples
- Scissor lift examples
- Choosing the right lift
Module 3: Safety Procedures Before Use
- Getting properly trained
- Completing a pre-use inspection
- Why inspections are important
- Vehicle components
- Lift components
- What to do if the equipment fails inspection
- Surveying the area
Module 4: Safety Procedures During Use
- Preventing trips, falls and catapulting
- Using fall protection and fall restraint
- Preventing tip-overs
- Preventing electrocution and contact injuries
Module 5: Safety Procedures After Use
- Securing components
- Securing access
- Checking manufacturer guidelines
Course Testing Requirements
At the end of each lesson module, you must pass a brief quiz before moving on. You may attempt each quiz as many times as needed to pass.
After completing all lessons, you must pass a comprehensive final exam with a score of 70% or higher. The test contains 20 multiple-choice questions. Like the quizzes, you may repeat the exam an unlimited number of times until you pass.
How Long Is Aerial and Scissor Lift Training Valid?
Your training certificate does not expire. All mobile scaffold operators should update their training periodically. You can purchase and repeat this course to refresh your knowledge of OSHA standards. Your employer may also have retraining policies.