Aerial Lifts - Scissors 

*This course runs 2 - 4 PM on April 20 & 21.

Scissor lifts pose a potential hazard to employees because they are used to elevate employees to a work area above the ground. The hazards of operating an aerial scissor lift include electrocution hazards, fall hazards, tip-over hazards, collision hazards, falling object hazards and fire hazards.  This course will give the attendee the general training required for aerial scissor lifts safety.  Additional training by a qualified person on the model of aerial platform or one having operating characteristics consistent with the one to be used during actual work site operation is required for controls familiarization.

Regulatory Information This course covers topics under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453 Aerial Lifts, and the referenced ANSI standards.

2.0 PEUs in STL County and Jefferson County.

Instructor Information

Eric Caldwell (Gateway Safety Consulting, LLC) is a safety professional with more than 20 years of experience in occupational safety and health.  He has spent most of his career serving the construction, industrial, and environmental fields.  He is currently a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and works as a Professional Safety Consultant and President of Gateway Safety Consulting, LLC.  Caldwell is also a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and the National Safety Council (NSC).  He is also the designated third-party administrator for the local HBA/ROSSI OSHA Partnership Program.