MEWPs: Safe Operation of Boom Lifts – Training Course

Learn how to safely operate boom lifts (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), identify hazards, and follow OSHA and ANSI guidelines to reduce risk and maintain compliance.

Training Objectives

• Identify general operating procedures for boom lifts
• Recognize common hazards and required precautions
• Understand different types of boom lifts and their uses
• Perform proper pre-use inspections of equipment and worksites
• Understand certification requirements for boom lift operators

Course Overview

Boom lifts—also known as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)—are essential for safely accessing elevated work areas across construction, maintenance, and industrial environments. Their flexibility and reach make them highly effective, but improper use can lead to serious injuries or fatalities.

This course provides a practical foundation for the safe operation of boom lifts, focusing on hazard recognition, inspection procedures, and compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards. Participants will learn how to conduct pre-start inspections of both equipment and the worksite, ensuring that all components and surroundings are safe before operation begins.

The training covers the most common hazards associated with boom lift use, including falls, electrocution, tip-overs, and collisions. Learners will understand how to mitigate these risks by maintaining safe distances from power lines, stabilizing equipment on uneven surfaces, and using proper fall protection systems.

In addition, the course introduces the different types of boom lifts and their applications, helping operators select the appropriate equipment for specific tasks. Certification requirements and operator responsibilities are also explained to support compliance and safe work practices.

Designed for construction workers, maintenance personnel, and equipment operators, this course helps ensure safe, efficient, and compliant use of boom lifts in the workplace.

Closed captions available in Spanish and French.

Key Benefits

• Reduce risk of falls, electrocution, and tip-over incidents
• Improve compliance with OSHA and ANSI safety standards
• Strengthen operator knowledge and confidence
• Ensure proper inspection and hazard identification
• Promote safe and efficient use of boom lifts

Course Details

• Course Length: 12 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via our partners’ LMS platforms
• Year Produced: 2024

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is licensing calculated?
Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.

Can I train more than 250 employees?
Yes. We offer enterprise licensing options for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.

Can we use our own LMS?
Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.

Do you offer multi-course discounts?
Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.

Do you offer custom pricing?
Yes. We can create customized pricing solutions for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.