MEWP Safety Training

⏱️ 50 minutes

MEWP Safety Training - Mobile Elevating Work Platform Training

MEWP Safety Training Course

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Safety Training provides employees and supervisors with a clear understanding of how to safely operate MEWPs (formerly referred to as AWPs or aerial work platforms) in real-world jobsite conditions. The course focuses on recognizing common hazards, understanding equipment classifications, and applying required safety controls to reduce the risk of falls, tip-overs, electrocution, and other serious incidents.

The training covers MEWP classifications and limitations, pre-use inspection requirements, safe use planning, fall protection responsibilities, and emergency procedures. It emphasizes what must be in place before and during MEWP operation, including risk assessment, proper equipment selection, and coordination between operators, occupants, and supervisors.

This course is designed to support workplace safety programs by delivering the knowledge and awareness required for safe MEWP operation. It does not replace hands-on practical training, equipment-specific familiarization, or employer authorization, which are required before employees operate MEWPs in the field.

This course provides the knowledge and awareness portion of MEWP safety training. OSHA and ANSI standards require employers to also provide hands-on practical training, equipment-specific familiarization, and employer authorization before employees operate MEWPs in the field.

What You’ll Learn

  • MEWP Fundamentals - What a MEWP is and how it is used in the workplace
  • Equipment Classifications - MEWP classifications, including Group A / Group B and Type 1 / 2 / 3
  • Hazard Recognition - Common MEWP hazards and how incidents occur
  • Pre-Use Inspections - Pre-use inspection requirements and inspection frequency
  • Safe Use Planning - Safe use planning, job hazard analysis, and risk assessment basics
  • Fall Protection Systems - Fall protection requirements, including fall restraint vs. fall arrest
  • Roles & Responsibilities - Operator, occupant, and supervisor responsibilities
  • Emergency Procedures - Emergency procedures, rescue planning, and emergency lowering
  • ANSI Standards - ANSI A92.22 safe-use principles and ANSI A92.24 training requirements
  • OSHA Considerations - OSHA general industry and construction considerations

Course Details

Duration: 50 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS

Who Should Take This Course

  • MEWP and aerial lift operators
  • Scissor lift and boom lift users
  • Supervisors overseeing work at height
  • Safety managers and competent persons
  • Employees who occupy or work around MEWPs
  • Maintenance, facilities, warehouse, and construction-adjacent workers

Key Topics Covered

  • MEWP (formerly AWP / Aerial Work Platform) definitions
  • ANSI A92.22 safe-use principles
  • ANSI A92.24 training responsibility requirements
  • OSHA general industry and construction considerations
  • Hazard identification and control measures
  • Fall protection systems and harness use
  • Inspection, documentation, and recordkeeping expectations
  • Emergency response and rescue planning

Key Regulations Covered

This training addresses compliance requirements from:

  • ANSI A92.22 - Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
  • ANSI A92.24 - Training Requirements for the Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 50 minutes to complete. Employees can complete the training in one session or break it into multiple sessions at their convenience.

Is this training OSHA compliant?
This training is designed to help organizations meet OSHA requirements for workplace safety. It covers ANSI A92.22 and ANSI A92.24 requirements for MEWP safe use, training, and operator responsibilities. The training supports employer compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause and industry standards for aerial work platform safety. Employers are responsible for ensuring hands-on practical training, equipment-specific familiarization, and formal authorization before employees operate MEWPs. This training provides foundational knowledge but does not replace hands-on instruction or equipment-specific training required by ANSI standards.

Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. All progress is stored and accessible in the main dashboard under Learner Report.

How often should employees take this training?
ANSI A92.24 requires retraining when there is a change in equipment type, workplace conditions, or when an evaluation reveals inadequate knowledge. We recommend annual refresher training at minimum, with immediate training for new employees who will operate or work around MEWPs.

Can we track completion across our workforce?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status, and quiz scores for all employees.

Does this training certify employees to operate MEWPs?
No. This training provides knowledge and awareness about MEWP safety, hazards, and safe-use principles. ANSI A92.24 requires employers to provide both knowledge-based training (like this course) and hands-on practical training with equipment-specific familiarization. Employers must evaluate operator proficiency and provide formal authorization before employees operate MEWPs.

What is the difference between MEWP and AWP?
MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) is the current industry standard term that encompasses a broader range of equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical mast lifts, and other aerial work platforms. AWP (Aerial Work Platform) is an older term that has been largely replaced by MEWP in ANSI standards and industry practice. This training uses MEWP terminology to align with current ANSI standards.

What is the difference between fall restraint and fall arrest?
Fall restraint prevents a worker from reaching a fall hazard (e.g., guardrails on a scissor lift platform). Fall arrest stops a worker after a fall has occurred (e.g., a full-body harness and lanyard attached to an anchor point on a boom lift). Boom lifts (Group A MEWPs) typically require fall arrest systems, while scissor lifts (Group B MEWPs) typically use fall restraint through guardrails.

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