Free Scissor Lift Training Videos
Watch these free scissor lift safety videos to train your crew, run a toolbox talk, or refresh operators before they go up. They’re professionally produced previews from our full Scissor Lift Certification program — no sign-up needed to watch. Below the videos you can also download a free toolbox talk and a 10-question practice test.
A quick heads-up: a video alone can’t certify anyone. OSHA classifies scissor lifts as mobile scaffolds (29 CFR 1926.451/.452) and the ANSI A92 “MEWP” standards require every scissor lift operator to be trained, evaluated on the actual equipment, and certified by their employer — with records to prove it. These previews are the training refresher; the kit produces the audit-ready certification.
Watch: Free Scissor Lift Training Video Previews
Take the Free Scissor Lift Practice Test
Ten questions, instant score — see how you’d do on a real operator quiz, no sign-up needed. It’s the same practice test you can download below as a printable PDF for your next safety meeting.
Free Scissor Lift Toolbox Talk & Practice Test
Scissor Lift Toolbox Talk + 10-Question Practice Test (PDF)
A ready-to-run, 5-minute toolbox talk with talking points, discussion questions, and a sign-in sheet, plus a 10-question practice test so you can see what scissor lift operators need to know. Enter your email and we’ll send both right over.
Need to Actually Certify Your Operators?
Ready to certify your operators, not just refresh them? The complete Scissor Lift Certification Kit gives you everything these free previews can’t — the full video with no watermark, available in English or Spanish, plus the quiz, a customizable PowerPoint, the practical assessment form, wallet cards, certificates, and a pre-shift inspection sheet.
Scissor Lift Certification Kit
$239 one-time purchase, reusable
- Full-length professional video (available in English or Spanish)
- Quiz & answer key + a customizable PowerPoint
- Practical assessment form, certificates & wallet cards
- Pre-shift inspection sheet & sign-in sheet
- Reusable for every new hire, no per-seat fees
One-time purchase. Train and certify your whole team.
Scissor Lift Training Questions
Can you get scissor lift certified for free?
You can learn scissor lift safety for free from videos like these, but a free video alone can’t certify anyone. OSHA and the ANSI A92 MEWP standards require every operator to be trained, evaluated on the actual equipment, and certified by their employer, with documented records. Use these free previews to train and refresh, then use the certification kit to produce the audit-ready records.
Does OSHA require scissor lift training?
Yes. Before operating a scissor lift you must be trained on the specific lift you’ll use, the hazards involved, and safe work practices, and the ANSI A92 MEWP standards also require training for occupants, a risk assessment for each job, and a written rescue plan. Retraining is required after an accident, unsafe operation, a new type of lift, or new workplace hazards.
Do you need fall protection on a scissor lift?
On a scissor lift, the guardrails and a closed, latched gate are the primary fall protection, and they must be in place and undamaged before the platform is raised. Many employers also require operators and occupants to wear a personal fall-restraint or fall-arrest system; when you do, inspect it first and anchor the lanyard to the manufacturer’s approved point on the lift, never to an adjacent structure.
How far must a scissor lift stay from power lines?
If you are not a qualified electrical worker, you and any conductive object you’re holding must stay at least 10 feet away from an overhead power line carrying up to 50,000 volts, and farther for higher-voltage lines. Whenever possible, have the line de-energized before working near it.
What OSHA standard covers scissor lifts?
OSHA has no scissor-lift-specific standard. It classifies scissor lifts as mobile scaffolds, so the federal requirements come from the scaffolding standards (29 CFR 1926.451 and 1926.452 for construction) plus general industry 1910. Scissor lifts are also covered as Group A mobile elevating work platforms under the ANSI A92.20/.22/.24 standards, which set the design, safe-use, and training requirements the training is built around.