Does Osha Require Training for Scissor Lift

Employers must provide workers training on hazards, including how to work safely with or near scissor lifts. (29 CFR 1926.454). Training must, at a minimum, include: Manufacturer’s instructions for operating the scissor lift vertically and while in transit.

Does OSHA require you to be certification for scissor lift?

It is mandatory for any worker that uses a scissor lift to receive proper training. OSHA requires scissor lift operators to get recertified every three years, too. If you have scissor lift operators on staff, you need OSHA-compliant training to ensure scissor lift safety.

Can anyone operate a scissor lift?

So, the answer is: yes anyone can use a scissor lift… if you successfully meet the standards the industry requires. The licence usually assigned to scissor lift operators under 11m is an EWP (Elevated Work Platform) Yellow Card.