Aerial Lift, Scissor Lift, & Forklift certification

This course is designed for both new and experienced operators. Participants will be properly trained to meet OSHA regulations, reducing the risk for injuries, fatalities, and fines a company may face should the proper OSHA guidelines not be followed.

Who needs this course?
All employees that operate or will operate any type of personnel or material handling equipment.

​OSHA has promulgated the Final Rule for Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training [29 CFR 1910.178(l)], which became effective March 1, 1999. The standard requires operator training and licensing as well as periodic (every 3 years) evaluations of operator performance.

OSHA doesn’t have a specific frequency for aerial lift training. Training must be completed initially and when/if an accident occurs, workplace hazards are discovered, or a different type of aerial lift is used.

Though OSHA classifies scissor lifts as a mobile scaffolds (not aerial lifts), the safety guidelines are similar. OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.454 states that only trained workers should be allowed to use scissor lifts, and employers should make sure workers can demonstrate they can use a scissor lift properly. Employers must provide workers training on hazards, including how to work safely with or near scissor lifts.

Refresher training is required if the operator is observed operating the equipment in an unsafe manner, is involved in an accident or near miss, or is assigned a different type of equipment.
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Course Content

• OSHA Regulations
• Proper and safe operation of equipment
• Inspection of the equipment
• Fall protection requirements and use
• Assess the surrounding environment
• Recognize and avoid hazards
• Hands on equipment practice

Testing

• Written testing will be given after the classroom course is complete. Participants must score at least 80% on the written exam before completing the skills test.
• Skills testing will be performed after the classroom course is complete.
• To receive a completion certificate, participants must successfully pass the written and skills test. 
• Participant must be physically able to participate in and complete any hands-on training that the course requires.

Requirements
Minimum Number of Participants: 6
Minimum Hours of Attendance: 8

• All courses run from 8 am to 5 pm with an hour for lunch.
• Hours may vary based on number of participants in the skills testing.

​Participants must be dressed in appropriate work attire including, but not limited to, jeans and steel toe boots.
Participants should bring PPE including, but not limited to, hard hats, safety glasses, and fall protection.

Certification
Certification for this course is effective for 3 years.

Location
Class is held at LSS Office
214 W 5th St. Ste. B
Joplin, MO 64801

Parking available at:
511 S Wall Ave.
Joplin, MO 64801

Cancellation/Refund Policy
In order to receive a refund for a course, you must notify Lear's Safety Services and withdraw from the class 5 business days prior to the training event. If a scheduled class has less than the minimum number of participants or weather conditions make travel unsafe, Lear's Safety Services will cancel the class and refund any fees previously paid by the participant. All refunds will be in the form of a check.

For Lear's Safety Services clients, if you fail to withdraw an employee from a class at least 5 business days prior to the training event, you will be invoiced the non-client employee price.

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