Online Aerial Lift and Scissor Lift Certification
Complete CMO’s online operator course and assessment in about an hour for $75 per person. Get printable completion documents and an evaluation checklist. Your employer arranges equipment-specific practical instruction and evaluation before authorizing operation.
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How much does aerial lift certification cost?
$75 per operator
CMO’s aerial lift operator course costs $75 per person and includes its advertised scissor lift, boom lift, and cherry picker curriculum. The purchase includes online instruction and assessment, printable completion documents, an evaluation checklist, account access, and free renewals. Employers arrange the workplace practical component.
- About 60 minutes of self-paced training and testing, on a phone, tablet, or computer
- A printable certificate and operator card the moment the test is passed
- A permanent wallet card mailed to your facility
- The onsite hands-on evaluation checklist your evaluator completes and signs
- Free 3-year renewals, for life
- 24/7 access to reprint any form, with logins that never expire
WHAT DOES OSHA REQUIRE TO CERTIFY A LIFT OPERATOR?
OSHA requires three things before an operator runs a lift. We deliver the first. Your company delivers the other two, and OSHA holds the employer — not the training provider — legally responsible for the operator's competence.
| Step | What it involves | Who delivers it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Formal instruction | Safe operation, hazard recognition, stability and load limits, pre-start inspection, fall protection, and the current ANSI A92 requirements; delivered online and followed by a written test. | CertifyMeOnline.net. Included in your $75, about 60 minutes, on any device. Certificate and operator card print the moment the test is passed. |
| 2 Practical training | Hands-on practice on the specific machine the operator will actually use, in the conditions they’ll actually work in. | A qualified trainer at your site. Someone with the knowledge, training, and experience to operate the equipment and judge whether an operator is competent. |
| 3 Workplace evaluation | That qualified person watches the operator run the lift on your equipment at your worksite, then completes, signs, and dates the evaluation checklist. | A qualified trainer at your site. We supply the checklist and keep it available to reprint 24/7 — your evaluator signs it. No one qualified yet? Train the Trainer fixes that for $149. |
OSHA does not issue operator cards and does not approve, accredit, or endorse any training provider. Your compliance record is the combination of the course certificate and the signed evaluation form — keep both on file. If you don't have anyone qualified to sign it, our Train the Trainer course qualifies a supervisor for $149.
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We combine OSHA-required Aerial Lift and Scissor Lift Certification into a single, easy-to-use online program to help eliminate the hassle and headache of compliance.
5 EASY STEPS TO OSHA COMPLIANCE
Register Your Company
Register Your Operator
Student Log In
60 Minute Online Curriculum & Test
Automatically Print Operator Card / Certificate / Onsite Evaluation Check List
EASY & FAST
You don't have to hassle with finding a "Safety Consultant" or waste an entire day with a rental outfit to do a simple, but misunderstood, task that you can easily do yourself in less than an hour.
HERE IS HOW IT WORKS
Getting Aerial & Scissor Lift certification has never been easier, thanks to CertifyMeOnline.net. Not sure how to get certified? We can help right away.
Here's how CertifyMeOnline.net works:
The Aerial Lift and Scissor Lift online course is intended to provide training and certification in the basic OSHA and ANSI-required safety concepts, procedures to help reduce workplace accidents, and documentation of training.
Lift vehicles are complex pieces of machinery and require extensive training on the specific vehicle the operator will be using, as well as a discussion of workplace-specific hazards associated with the operation of elevated work platforms.
CertifyMeOnline provides all the necessary documentation for site-specific and equipment-specific evaluation, so you can print as many of these forms as you like. Your usernames and passwords are always active, so you can access these forms 24/7 from any computer connected to the internet.
Print copies of your Operator Certification cards the instant you complete the course, giving you proof that your employees passed the test and have the credentials they need to work on the job.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Free 3-year renewals
OSHA does not establish a universal three-year recertification deadline for aerial lifts and scissor lifts. Employers should address retraining when applicable requirements, equipment or workplace changes, or operator performance indicate it is needed. CMO offers free 3-year renewals.
We offer certification for a LARGE VARIETY of heavy equipment
Even if you have a ton of different equipment at your facility, we've got what you need to get all your operators certified and keep them safe! Click the link below to check out some of our offerings.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: CERTIFYMEONLINE.NET
MAJOR Aerial Lift Operating Training Standard Went Into Effect On June 1st, 2020
The NEW ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards A92.22-2018 & A92.24 - 2018 (effective June 1st, 2020) affect all operators, owners, and supervisors of aerial lift booms. This is the first time in over 10 years that any changes have been made to the rules governing safety for OSHA-compliant use of Aerial Lift Machines.
This means that the current OSHA standards will be OUTDATED, and you MUST comply with ANSI standards or risk being cited as an owner, operator, or supervisor. These new mandatory standards require updated training and certification to ensure better, safer operation and maintenance of mobile Aerial Work Platforms, now referred to as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP).
While other Aerial Lift Certification courses may be outdated and invalid after June 1st, 2020. You can rest assured that CertifymeOnline.net covers the most recent standards in our training, giving you peace of mind for a safe, injury-free workplace!
Our team of course trainers and developers has ensured 100% compliance with these new ANSI standards to deliver you the new training you need to stay OSHA compliant.
AERIAL & SCISSOR LIFT CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
Is online aerial lift certification OSHA compliant?
Online instruction can support an OSHA-compliant program when it covers the relevant material and is supplemented by equipment-specific practical instruction and confirmation of safe operation. Employers remain responsible for workplace hazards, equipment familiarization, and operator authorization. CMO supplies online instruction, assessment, completion documents, and an evaluation checklist.
What is the best online scissor lift certification course?
The best course for your workplace covers the equipment your employees use, explains applicable requirements accurately, and supports practical instruction and evaluation. Compare course scope, documentation, total cost, renewal terms, support, and refund policies. CMO’s $75 operator course includes scissor lift instruction and resources for the employer-arranged practical component.
How often do aerial lift operators need to be retrained or recertified?
OSHA’s aerial-lift and scaffold provisions do not establish a universal three-year recertification deadline. Retraining depends on applicable requirements, equipment or workplace changes, and evidence that additional instruction is needed. Employers must also consider applicable ANSI standards. CMO offers free three-year renewals, and earlier training needs should be addressed when they arise.
Does OSHA require a harness on a scissor lift?
A harness is generally unnecessary for normal work inside a scissor lift protected by a properly installed, compliant guardrail system. Follow manufacturer instructions, employer procedures, and applicable state requirements. Damaged or missing guardrails require assessment and repair before normal use resumes. Any personal fall-protection system must suit the equipment and task.
Where can I get boom lift certification online?
CertifyMeOnline.net offers online boom lift operator instruction for $75 per person. Complete the course and assessment, then print your completion documents and evaluation checklist. Your employer arranges practical instruction and evaluation on the equipment you will operate before authorizing work.
Is online fall protection training available for aerial lift workers?
CMO offers Fall Protection Video Certification online for $49 per person. The course addresses fall hazards and personal fall-protection equipment. Employers supplement general instruction with the systems, anchorages, procedures, and rescue arrangements used at their workplace. It is a separate course from the $75 aerial lift operator program.
Which equipment does the $75 operator course cover?
CMO’s advertised operator curriculum covers aerial lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and boom-mounted cherry pickers. Employers must confirm that the course suits the equipment and work involved and provide equipment-specific practical instruction. Telehandlers and other powered industrial trucks require the appropriate separate forklift course.
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