Question: Do Aerial Lift trainers require a special certification to train and authorize operators?

Answer: No - OSHA grants the employer the authority to designate trainers at their discretion. They need to select someone familiar with aerial lift operation and associated hazards. OSHA does list any specific qualifications for trainers. They rely on the ANSI requirements for enforcement.

According to ANSI A92.2, Aerial Lift trainers must be:

"A person who, by possession of an appropriate technical degree, certificate, professional standing, or skill, and who, by knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to deal with problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project."

Aerial Lifts are covered by OSHA in 29 CFR 1926.453 Subpart L - Scaffolding and ANSI 92.24-2018. Aerial Lift trainers should be familiar with these regulations.

Classroom Training

Operators must be trained on the following subjects:

Hands On Training

Operators must be trained and evaluated on the actual vehicle they will be operating.

Aerial Lift Compliance Kit DVD Preview

Aerial Lift Operators must be reevaluated when:

• Work area hazards change.
• Different equipment, fall protection, vehicle type, or other items that the employee was not previously trained are put in use.
• When an employee has been observed operating unsafely.
• As required by the company.