Should I take the Certification or Recertification course?

Forklift Operator Training

The Forklift Operator Certification is intended for operators who have never received a certification to operate a forklift.

The Forklift Operator Recertification is intended for operators who have been certified previously. An operator may need to complete a refresher recertification for any of the following reasons:

  • The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner
  • The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident
  • The operator has been evaluated by their employer and revealed to not be operating the truck in a safe manner
  • The operator is asked to perform on a truck they are currently not certified to use
  • A workplace condition were to change in a way that could affect safe operation of the truck
  • The operator’s existing certification has expired.

MEWP (Aerial & Scissor Lift) Training

The MEWP (Aerial & Scissor Lift) Certification is intended for operators who have never received a certification to operate a boom lift, scissor lift, or any other MEWP.

The MEWP (Aerial & Scissor Lift) Recertification is intended for operators who have been certified previously. An operator may need to complete a refresher recertification for any of the following reasons:

  • The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner.
  • The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident in the MEWP.
  • The operator is asked to perform on an MEWP they are currently not certified to use or that uses a new or different MEWP technology.
  • The operator has gone an extended period of time without operating an MEWP.
  • The operator’s existing certification has expired.

Fall Protection Training

The Fall Protection Certification is intended for workers who have never received a certification to work at heights with personal fall protection systems.

The Fall Protection Recertification is intended for workers who have been certified previously. A worker may need to complete a refresher recertification for any of the following reasons:

  • Your on-the-job performance indicates a gap in knowledge or skill set.
  • You are asked to perform work that requires fall protection you are currently not trained and certified to use.
  • A workplace condition changes in a way that could affect the safety of you and your colleagues.
  • The training receives an update from OSHA, ANSI, CSA or your employer that renders the previous training obsolete.
  • The worker’s existing certification has expired.

Overhead Crane Operator Training

The Overhead Crane Certification is intended for operators who have never received a certification to operate an overhead crane, including bridge cranes, monorail systems, hoists and other crane types.

The Overhead Crane Recertification is intended for operators who have been certified previously. An operator may need to complete a refresher recertification for any of the following reasons:

  • Your performance shows a gap in safety knowledge or operational skill.
  • You are assigned to equipment you are not trained on, or the technology or controls have changed.
  • Workplace conditions change in a way that could impact crane operation or safety.
  • New regulatory or employer requirements make previous training outdated.
  • Your existing certification has expired.