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29 CFR 1926.453
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Aerial and Scissor Lifts Online Course

What Is eTraining's Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety Course?

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eTraining’s Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety Course is an OSHA-compliant fully narrated online training program designed to certify construction workers in the safe operation of aerial lifts and scissor lifts under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.453.

Each year, aerial and scissor lift accidents account for approximately 26 deaths and thousands of injuries in the United States, primarily from falls, tip-overs, electrocution, and being struck by objects. OSHA requires all workers who operate aerial lifts (boom lifts, cherry pickers) and scissor lifts (mobile elevated work platforms) to receive proper training before use.

This step-by-step course covers OSHA standards, lift definitions and types, common accident causes and fatalities data, fall protection requirements, safe operating instructions, operator responsibilities, and OSHA safe work practices.

The course is divided into 7 units with knowledge check quizzes throughout and includes links to OSHA Lift Fact Sheets.

Upon passing with a score of 70% or better, participants receive a personalized certificate of completion. 

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Topics Covered
  • OSHA Standards for Aerial and Scissor Lifts
  • Definitions of Lift Related Terms
  • Aerial & Scissor Lifts Accidents, Fatalities, and Causes
  • Fall Protection
  • Operating Instructions
  • OSHA Safe Work Practices
  • Scissor Lifts Operator Training
  • Lift Operator Responsibilities
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Course Details at a Glance

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Who Should Take This Course?

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Industries That Require This Training

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What's Included

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  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied
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Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Aerial and Scissor Lifts Online Course.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
29 CFR 1926.453
Course Duration
2-3 hours
Format
100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English and Spanish
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
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Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
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Who Should Take the Aerial and Scissor Lifts Online Course?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Construction workers operating aerial lifts or scissor lifts
  • ✓Maintenance workers using elevated work platforms
  • ✓Warehouse workers operating scissor lifts for inventory access
  • ✓Electricians and telecommunications workers using boom lifts
  • ✓Painters and building exterior maintenance crews
  • ✓HVAC technicians working at elevation
  • ✓Sign installers and lighting maintenance workers
  • ✓Tree care and landscaping workers using aerial lifts
  • ✓Event and stage setup crews using lifts
  • ✓Any worker operating mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)
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Industries That Require Aerial and Scissor Lifts Online Course

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Commercial and residential construction
  • ✓Electrical and telecommunications installation
  • ✓Painting contractors and building maintenance
  • ✓Warehousing and distribution (inventory access)
  • ✓HVAC installation and maintenance
  • ✓Sign installation and outdoor advertising
  • ✓Tree care and arborist services
  • ✓Movie, television, and event production
  • ✓Facility management and property maintenance
  • ✓Oil and gas (platform and refinery maintenance)
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Why eTraining

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Over 50,000 workers trained. Here's what makes us the trusted choice for OSHA compliance.

OSHA Citation Printed on Every Certificate
Every certificate shows OSHA citation — so your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance.
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Built for Field Workers, Not Classrooms
Content is grounded in real hazardous waste site operations — not recycled classroom slides. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.
Trusted by Safety Managers & Contractors
Used by EHS managers, general contractors, and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time, every year.
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Student Reviews

What Our Students Are Saying

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★★★★★

Interesting with some new information for me even though I have used lifts before. I especially appreciated the pictures/definitions of the different types of lifts and the accident data.

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Valerie H.
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The course was very valuable and educational. I would gladly recommend it to anyone looking for training. It's also very good for a refresher course, if you are in need of one.

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Bud T.
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It was really good and I recommend it. Easy language and useful information on all kinds of scissor lifts and how to use it in a safe and efficient way, and how to make the rotation maintenance and charging battery.

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Ali H.
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★★★★★

I thought the course was very beneficial. I would totally take another course with E-training! It was very easy to follow and also feel it was well-rounded, explaining everything in detail.

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Jason G.
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Excellent, very easy to understand, convenient, fast, compact, will recommend. My friends will like it very much because they need safety education now.

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Raul G.
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★★★★★

Very informative training tool, and accepted as a renewal to aerial lift training. Looking forward to using this site again for future training. Thanks

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Daniel A.
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★★★★★

Good, detailed course that was easy to follow. Course was not time consuming and the process of taking the test/receiving my certificate and ID card was easy!

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Kathleen H.
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★★★★★

Was educational and fun, was worth the time to take.  The information was taught in a fashion that I could learn and have fun. Thanks for offering the course. I will be using this sight for all the training.

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Justin G.
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★★★★★

I thought this course was very helpful towards teaching workers how to be as safe as possible. It was easy to learn from as it was straight forward and to the point. I enjoyed going through the presentation and am grateful for all the knowledge I have gained from it. I am happy to know that it is a requirement to go through this in order to get certified.

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Travis H.
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★★★★★

The course was easy to use and was informative. I liked the way it had each portion of the test listed so you could review and or revisit if you wanted to go over it again.

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Blake M.
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★★★★★

This course is well put together and the delivery of the speaker is a good speed for maintaining listening focus.  The different modules break down the course for a well rounded learning experience.

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Troy B.
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★★★★★

Good course material. Very easy to comprehend and relate to everyday work situations. Key safety and use issues discussed and clarified. Will be working more safely now.

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Thomas L.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Aerial and Scissor Lifts Online Course.

Aerial and scissor lift training is OSHA-required safety training for workers who operate aerial lifts (boom lifts, cherry pickers, bucket trucks) and scissor lifts (mobile elevated work platforms). Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453, employers must ensure that all lift operators are trained on safe operating procedures, fall protection, hazard recognition, and manufacturer’s requirements before operating the equipment. This course covers both types of lifts and all OSHA requirements.
OSHA requires training for every worker who operates an aerial lift or scissor lift. This includes construction workers, maintenance crews, electricians, warehouse workers, painters, HVAC technicians, sign installers, and anyone who uses elevated work platforms. Training must be completed before the worker operates the equipment. Employers are responsible for ensuring all operators are properly trained.
eTraining’s Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety course takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete. The course is divided into 7 units with knowledge check quizzes throughout to prepare you for the final exam. It is self-paced, so you can pause and resume at any time on the same device.
An aerial lift (also called a boom lift or cherry picker) has an articulating or telescoping arm that can extend outward and upward, allowing workers to reach areas away from the base of the lift. A scissor lift uses a crisscrossing “scissor” mechanism to raise a platform straight up vertically. Scissor lifts can only move vertically, while aerial lifts can extend horizontally. Both require OSHA-compliant operator training.
OSHA does not specify a federal expiration date for aerial lift training. However, OSHA requires retraining when operators are observed operating unsafely, involved in an accident or near-miss, when workplace conditions change, or when assigned different types of equipment. Many employers require recertification every 3 years, similar to forklift certification requirements. eTraining recommends refresher training every 2–3 years.
OSHA requires workers in aerial lifts (boom lifts) to wear a full-body harness attached to the boom or basket. Workers are NOT permitted to tie off to adjacent structures. For scissor lifts, OSHA requires guardrails on all open sides but does not specifically require a personal fall arrest system (harness) unless the manufacturer requires it. However, many employers and safety programs require harnesses on scissor lifts as a best practice.
Yes. eTraining’s Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety course covers all OSHA-required training topics under 29 CFR 1926.453 and is accepted by employers nationwide. Employers may supplement online training with hands-on, equipment-specific instruction and a practical evaluation of operator skills, which is considered best practice.
The most common causes of aerial lift and scissor lift accidents are: (1) Falls from the platform; (2) Tip-overs from overloading, operating on uneven ground, or high winds; (3) Electrocution from contact with overhead power lines; (4) Being struck by falling objects or the lift itself; (5) Entrapment between the platform and overhead structures. Proper training, pre-operation inspections, and adherence to manufacturer guidelines prevent the majority of these incidents.
eTraining’s course covers BOTH aerial lifts and scissor lifts in a single comprehensive program. You do not need to purchase separate courses. The training addresses the specific hazards, operating procedures, and fall protection requirements for both types of elevated work platforms.
Yes. eTraining offers the complete Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety course in Spanish at the same price. The Spanish version covers the same OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453 content and provides the same personalized certificate upon completion.
The course covers how to inspect a site before erecting suspended scaffolding, the different kinds of suspension devices used with suspended scaffolding, how to properly assemble suspended scaffolding, common platform hazards, the danger of power lines near scaffolding, personal fall arrest systems, and guarding against falling objects.
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