Does OSHA require aerial lift certification?

The simple answer is no. Currently, there are no requirements set forth by OSHA or the manufacturers of aerial lifts for operators to be certified. According to OSHA Subpart L, 1926.453(a)(2), “only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift.”

How long does aerial lift certification last?

FOR HOW LONG IS MY AERIAL LIFTS & AERIAL WORK PLATFORM CERTIFICATION VALID? Your certification from Go Safety is valid for five years.

How do you get a lift certification?

Here’s all it takes for your workers to receive their OSHA-approved lift operator certifications:

1. Create an Account. There’s no charge to enroll your company.
2. Register Each Operator.
3. Students Log in to the Company Account.
4. Take the Test.
5. Download Operator Cards and Onsite Evaluation Checklists.
6. Pass the Hands-On Evaluation.

What OSHA standard covers aerial lifts?

1926.453 – Aerial lifts.

What does OSHA consider a aerial lift?

Per OSHA, a scissor lift is a mobile scaffold for which the platform only moves vertically. An aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted work platform that can move vertically and/or horizontally. Some aerial lifts can even rotate around a vertical axis.

When should an inspection be performed on the lift?

Elevators and escalators shall be thoroughly inspected at intervals not exceeding one year. Additional monthly inspections for satisfactory operation shall be conducted by designated persons. Records of the results of the latest annual elevator inspections shall be posted in elevators.

Do you have to be tied off in a scissor lift?

Workers on scissor lifts must either be tied-off or protected by guardrails. Scissor lifts are not addressed in that ANSI standard; consequently, they are not covered by the Aerial Lift standard. Since they are a type of work platform, they are covered under the scaffold standard, §1926.451.

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