Safety Knights

I was trying to edit my comment and accidentally deleted it. 😡

However, OSHA doesn't specify anything regarding this in 1926 Subpart L. It simply implies that they must be "qualified" operators.

ANSI A92.22 and A92.24 discuss this topic pretty in-depth, and basically, it comes down to "familiarization". It it discusses classroom and practical training, and says that the operator must also be "familiarized" with the model of MEWP they will be operating. Familiarization can be done via self-familiarization, if approved by the company, meaning the operator gets generic MEWP operator training, but every time they get on a different model, they take "sufficient time" to become familiar with the controls, functions, etc. of that MEWP so that they can operate it in a "proficient" manner.

When I train, I always make them operate at least 2 different models, whether that be a scissor lift and articulating boom, scissor lift and extensible boom, articulating boom and extensible boom, or any other combination (whatever is applicable to their operations). I then list on their certification the exact type and group of MEWP they were tested and evaluated on.

Even if they self-familiarize themselves new models, I still recommend documenting it somehow, whether that be on a training sheet, work orders, or anything else. So at the end of the day, it doesn't say they have to be "trained" and "evaluated" on every different model, but ANSI does require them to be "familiarized" with every model.

I can only speak for the 1910 side. I do not ever remember seeing an "Articulated Boom Lift" in manufacturing. In fact Man Lifts in general are rare in manufacturing in my experience. I see a lot of Scissors Lifts but few Man-Lifts, and the ones I see are always Boom. When I do Aerial Lift Training is mostly dedicated to Scissors Lifts, and I mention some on Manlifts. Most of my training that I do is "Train-the-Trainer." I did see a Man Lift (Telescoping) at a customer just last week. I asked them if they use it. They reported they never use it. I suggested they Lock it up, and get rid of it! (For some reason I saw the start key was in it, which made me think they do use it).

I would say as to training requirements I would say both are Man Lifts!

I believe the training requirements for Man-Lifts is more than a little vague. For lack of specific requirements I look to 1910.178 PIT. Now wait I know that Man Lifts and Scissors Lifts are NOT PITs! But I use my model for training like PITs. You may disagree, but if i was writing the OSHA standards I would had more like 9-10 PIT Classes with Scissors Lifts and Man Lifts being 8 & 9. But that is just me! I sure would not call a Scissors Lift a Scaffold! But that is just me.

I do not really care what OSHA or ANSI say. I would not authorize anyone to operate any powered equipment where people are involved in my organization until I was very confident they had the competencies to do so! To me that surely means a practical test for ALL vehicles used in industry. My $.02

No. Not a requirement of OSHA, however United rentals, Duke aerial, and jlg require power there mewp authorized user, and Train the trainer