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Aerial “Scissors” Lifts (MEWPs): Fundamentals for the Trainer - Virtual

Aerial "Scissors" Lifts (MEWPs): Fundamentals for the Trainer

Do you have employees operating and/or working around scissors lifts, now often referred to "Group A" mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs)? Are your trainers qualified to facilitate proper training? As OSHA still recognizes "scissors-lifts" as mobile scaffolds, there are many unique requirements that set scissors-lifts apart from other aerial lifts and scaffold-systems. Furthermore, in both general industry and construction OSHA requires that each "operator" of any MEWP, and each "user" of any mobile scaffold be properly trained prior, and trainers mus be "qualified". This course is specific to "scissors-lifts" (i.e. "Group A" MEWPs), and is intended for trainers as well as superintendents, managers, supervisors, foremen, and safety personnel, to understand design and loading principles, requirements and consensus standards, and the responsibilities of qualified trainers. Topics include:

  • Types of scaffolding and mobile elevated work platforms
  • Design, loading and capacity
  • Inspections and maintenance
  • Environmental factors and work-site inspections
  • Foundation and support
  • Safe operation and use
  • Fall protection and restraint
  • Operator training and evaluation
  • Training for supervisors, occupants, and other personnel

Virtual Instructor Led Training Requirements:

Students are required to have video and audio capability and must remain visible to the instructor and facilitator throughout the class. Additionally, students may not use a phone to participate in the training or view the presentation. Students who are unable to meet these requirements will not be permitted to attend.

If your organization is Tax Exempt or Out of State, please contact the office to register at 605-361-7785 or 800-952-5539

Member: $335 + tax

Non Member  $435 + tax 

*Pre-registration and payment are required at the time of registration.

Cancellations received prior to 3 business days of the event will receive a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan if you need to cancel your attendance.  No refunds will be made on uncancelled registrations or no-shows. Substitutions are accepted at any time. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment, or other circumstances which would make the event nonviable. If we cancel an event, registrants will be given a full refund.


When
7/8/2026 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Central Daylight Time
Where
Online - Virtual SD UNITED STATES
Registration
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Last day to register is 7/3/2026

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