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

Similarly, 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.