Boom & Scissor Lift Training
OSHA requires trained, certified operators on every boom and scissor lift. We certify operators and your in-house trainers, for firms and businesses of all sizes.
Why Lift Certification Matters
An aerial lift is a heavy piece of powered equipment. In untrained hands it can topple storage systems, destroy inventory, and injure or kill anyone in the way. If an accident involves an uncertified operator, OSHA can fine you. Your insurer may also refuse to pay the claim.
A training class costs far less than any of that. Stein certifies operators and in-house trainers to the ANSI/SAIA A92.2–A92.6 standards OSHA enforces. When your employees complete the course, they can run the lifts and meet all federal regulations.
Boom Lifts vs. Scissor Lifts
Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts extend straight up on crisscross braces. They have a larger platform for moving people and materials, but limited side-to-side movement. They are the usual choice inside a warehouse or storage facility, where the work is directly overhead.
Boom Lifts
Boom lifts use a hydraulic arm that reaches very high and also moves side to side. Many people call them cherry pickers. The platform is smaller than a scissor lift’s, but the extra reach makes them the better choice for construction sites and outdoor work.
Why It Matters for Training
The two machines carry different risks, like tip-overs, overhead obstacles, and power lines. So operators are trained and evaluated on the class of lift they will actually run.
What the Coursework Covers
- The respective duties of those selling, owning, using and operating the equipment
- Basic elements of the lift and its mechanisms
- Pre-use inspection of the lift before every shift
- Recognizing site hazards such as ditches, unstable surfaces, steep inclines, and overhead obstacles
- Identifying environments prone to crashes, tip-overs or exposure to power voltage
- Testing each lift function
- Evaluating the workplace for overall safety
Some parts of aerial lift training are required by law under OSHA ANSI/SAIA Standards A92.2–A92.6.
How Our Training Works
Classroom Fundamentals
Operators learn the regulations, how the lift works, and how to spot hazards. We use the same classroom-plus-hands-on model as our forklift training. Operators learn why a lift tips before they are asked to keep one from tipping.
Hands-On Evaluation
Operators inspect, function-test, and operate the lift with an instructor. Training is site-specific. Another facility’s floors, clearances, and equipment are not the same as yours, so we evaluate your people where they will actually work.
Certification & Train-the-Trainer
Operators are certified when they complete the course. A second curriculum certifies your own in-house trainers. That way you can train future hires yourself, to the same OSHA-aligned curriculum, without booking another outside class.
Boom & Scissor Lift Training FAQs
Does OSHA really require certification for scissor and boom lifts?
What’s the risk of letting an uncertified employee run a lift?
Do you train our trainers too?
How long does a class take, and when can you schedule one?
Should we also certify forklift drivers?
Get Started
Book a Class
Tell us your headcount and the lifts you run, and we’ll quote a schedule for operator or train-the-trainer certification.