When you cannot move work to ground level, mobile elevated work platforms, or MEWPs, such as aerial, scissor and vertical mast lifts, may be an appropriate solution. Each type has its own unique characteristics and safety strategies of which you need to be aware. You will receive hands-on training about the specific equipment you will use, but this course will lay the groundwork by giving you an overview of some universal considerations for mobile elevated work platforms. This course is ideal for people who operate, work onboard, or manage others who use mobile elevated work platforms.
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction and account for over 300 worker fatalities annually. OSHA penalties for fall protection violations can reach $16,550 per serious violation and $165,514 for willful/repeat violations.
This course is designed for construction workers, maintenance staff, warehouse personnel, retail employees, healthcare workers, and custodial staff — anyone who works on elevated surfaces, ladders, or in environments with slip/trip hazards.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501) has been OSHA's #1 most-cited standard for over a decade. OSHA requires fall protection at 4 feet in general industry, 6 feet in construction, and training for all workers exposed to fall hazards.
This course covers the following OSHA and industry standards:
This course provides a certificate of completion. For the official OSHA (DOL) wallet card required on most job sites, enroll in OSHA 10-Hour ($59) or OSHA 30-Hour (from $159) training.
Finish this 13-minute course at your own pace. Certificate of completion included.
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