MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS (MEWP)
SCISSOR LIFT TRAINING

CAN/CSA B354.4-02 (R2013)
O.REG. 213/91: CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REGULATION
O.REG. 851: INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

Training Locations: Kingston, Belleville, Picton
​Format: In Person - Classroom + Practical
Duration: 4-8 hours 

Public Course Fee: $309.50 +HST per student
Private Group (New trainees): $1200.00 - $1,800.00/Session
Private Group (Experienced): ​$1000.00 - $1,200.00/Session

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* Articulating Boom and Scissor Lift is included in our public MEWP training sessions. If you would Telescopic Boom please call our office or fill out the "Request a Quote" form to discuss special arrangements for your team. 

THE DETAILS

Our Scissor Lift Training gives Ontario workers the practical skills and safety knowledge they need to operate scissor lifts confidently and in full compliance with provincial regulations.

This course covers everything from pre-operation inspections and stability principles to safe operating procedures, fall-protection expectations, and emergency response protocols.

Participants learn through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on practical training, gaining a clear understanding of equipment limitations, common hazards, and how to work safely in both indoor and outdoor environments. Training aligns with Ontario’s OHSA, Reg. 851/213, and relevant CSA standards for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.

Workers can choose to join a public course at our Kingston, Belleville, or Picton (Base31) training centres, or companies can arrange a private on-site session tailored to their equipment and workplace.
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Upon successful completion, participants receive a Scissor Lift/MEWP certification, demonstrating their competency and readiness to operate scissor lifts safely and legally in Ontario workplaces.

​Course length can be affected by number of students, class participation, and levels of experience.

• 3.5 hours of theory followed by practical training.
• ​Course length can be affected by number of students, class participation, and levels of experience.​
• Students must provide proof of training in either Fall Arrest or Working at Heights 
• CSA approved steel toed-boots ​
• Dress for the weather 

* Travel charges may apply. Machine rental fees may be extra unless supplied by client.

​Who Should Attend?

This Scissor Lift training is designed for workers who operate or work near vertical lift platforms in construction, industrial, commercial, and retail settings. Scissor lifts may look simple to operate, but workers still need proper training to understand stability, fall protection requirements, safe movement, and the hazards of working at height.

• Construction workers and apprentices
  
• Electricians, HVAC techs, plumbers, and other trades
  
• Warehouse and manufacturing staff
  
• Building maintenance and facility workers
  
• Retail and commercial staff who use vertical lifts for stocking or signage
  

• Sign installers, painters, cleaners, and decorators
  
• Event, film, and production teams using indoor lifts
  
• Supervisors and lead hands overseeing elevated work
  
• New operators, experienced operators, and workers needing recertification
  

Any worker who uses or works around scissor lifts must be trained to recognize hazards, operate the lift safely, understand load and height limits, and follow manufacturer and OHSA requirements.

what you learn

• Rights & Responsibilities
• Fines
• The Cost of Injuries
• The Internal Responsibility System
• Construction Projects Regulation O. Reg. 213/91
• Regulation for Industrial Establishments Reg. 85
• CSA Standard B354.1-94
• Competence of Operators
• Understanding Hazard and Risk​

• How to Control  Hazards
• Fall Protection for MEWP
• Struck By Hazards
• Inspections
• MEWP Classifications    
• Stability
• Planning for Emergencies
• Rescue Plan
• Practical Training

Instructors

ALEX

CHRIS

PAUL

RON

STEVE

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