Elevating Work Platforms

• Certificate of Completion: Immediate download upon passing.
• Approximate Duration: 3hr 30min.
• Validity: Accepted across all Canadian provinces and territories.
• Exam Requirement: A score of 80% is required to receive your certificate. You may retake the exam if needed.

Course Topics

• Introduction to Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs).
• Types of MEWPs: Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, Vertical Lifts, and More.
• Operational principles and platform stability considerations.
• Fall protection systems and safe use at heights.
• Hazard identification and risk mitigation strategies.
• Inspection protocols and daily maintenance routines.
• Roles and responsibilities under Canadian health & safety law.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Personnel operating or working on mobile elevating platforms.
• Construction, maintenance, and facility management teams.
• Warehouse and logistics workers using access equipment.
• Supervisors and safety officers responsible for compliance.

Course Features

• Complete online access on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
• Self-paced format with interactive and visual content.
• Knowledge checks, practice questions, and real scenarios.
• Download your official certification immediately after passing.
• Fully compliant with national and provincial safety regulations.

Compliance Standards

• Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations – Elevating Work Platforms.
• CSA B354 series – Mobile Elevating Work Platforms standards.
• Provincial OHS Acts and WorkSafeBC compliance requirements.
• Best practices aligned with ANSI and international safety norms.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand types and functions of various elevating platforms.
• Apply safety protocols and fall protection procedures effectively.
• Perform detailed pre-operation inspections and safety checks.
• Demonstrate safe operation and legal awareness of MEWP use.