In Ontario, operators using boom lifts on construction projects are required to use fall protection equipment while operating the platform. This typically includes a full body harness and lanyard attached to the manufacturer-approved anchor point inside the platform.

Because workers using boom lifts on construction projects are using fall protection systems, approved Working at Heights training is mandatory under Ontario Regulation 297/13 before performing this work.

PEWP / MEWP training and Working at Heights training are separate requirements that serve different purposes:

• PEWP / MEWP training focuses on:

  • safe operation of boom lifts and scissor lifts,

  • equipment inspections,

  • hazard recognition,

  • safe operating procedures,

  • and operator competency.

• Working at Heights training focuses on:

  • fall hazards,

  • fall protection systems,

  • harness and lanyard use,

  • and safe work practices related to working at heights.

At DNT Safety Training, we offer both:

• PEWP / MEWP operator training, and

• Working at Heights training

across Ottawa and throughout Ontario, including theoretical instruction and practical hands-on training designed to help workers safely operate elevating work platforms and properly use fall protection equipment.

Yes. At DNT Safety Training, PEWP / MEWP training includes both theoretical classroom instruction and practical hands-on operator training. The course is designed to help workers not only understand elevating work platform safety requirements, but also safely apply that knowledge in real workplace situations.

The theoretical portion of the course commonly covers:

• Ontario health and safety responsibilities

• Hazard recognition

• Equipment types and classifications

• Stability and centre of gravity

• Fall protection requirements

• Inspections and maintenance

• Safe operating procedures

• Emergency procedures

• Work area assessments

The practical hands-on portion includes:

• Equipment familiarization

• Pre-use inspection demonstrations

• Safe operation demonstrations

• Operator competency evaluations

• Boom lift and scissor lift operation

• Practical hazard awareness exercises

Hands-on training helps workers build confidence operating PEWPs / MEWPs safely while reinforcing proper inspection procedures, safe work practices, and hazard awareness.

The practical portion of PEWP / MEWP training is designed to help workers safely apply what they learned during the classroom portion of the course.

Practical hands-on training may include:

• Equipment familiarization

• Pre-use equipment inspections

• Safe startup and shutdown procedures

• Platform operation and maneuvering

• Fall protection equipment usage

• Emergency stop procedures

• Ground control operation

• Hazard identification

• Boom lift and scissor lift operation

• Safe work area assessments

Participants may also complete practical operator evaluations to help demonstrate competency operating elevating work platforms safely and correctly

At DNT Safety Training, PEWP / MEWP training is designed to provide workers with both theoretical knowledge and practical operator training related to elevating work platform safety.

Topics commonly covered may include:

• Ontario OHSA responsibilities

• Employer, supervisor, and worker duties

• PEWP / MEWP classifications and equipment types

• Scissor lifts and boom lifts

• Hazard identification and hazard controls

• Stability and centre of gravity

• Equipment inspections and maintenance

• Fall protection systems

• Safe operating practices

• Work area assessments

• Powerline safety

• Emergency procedures and rescue planning

• Shutdown and storage procedures

Courses also include practical hands-on training and operator evaluations to help reinforce safe equipment operation and workplace safety awareness.

PEWP / MEWP training is commonly divided into two parts: theoretical instruction and practical hands-on training.

The theory portion focuses on helping participants understand:

• workplace hazards,

• legislation,

• equipment safety principles,

• inspections,

• fall protection,

• and safe operating procedures.

The practical portion focuses on applying that knowledge through:

• equipment demonstrations,

• inspections,

• operator exercises,

• safe maneuvering,

• and competency evaluations using elevating work platforms.

At DNT Safety Training, the course is structured to combine classroom learning with practical operator experience to help workers better understand how to safely use PEWPs / MEWPs in real workplace environments.

Hands-on training is an important part of helping workers safely operate elevating work platforms. While classroom instruction helps participants understand safety principles and regulations, practical operator training helps workers apply that knowledge in realistic workplace situations.

Practical PEWP / MEWP training helps workers:

• perform equipment inspections,

• recognize hazards,

• safely maneuver equipment,

• understand platform controls,

• use fall protection properly,

• and respond appropriately to workplace conditions and emergencies.

Hands-on operator evaluations also help reinforce safe work practices and improve overall operator confidence and competency

At DNT Safety Training, we believe PEWP / MEWP training should go beyond simply reviewing equipment controls and safety rules. Our goal is to provide workers with practical knowledge and hands-on experience that helps them operate elevating work platforms safely and confidently in real workplace environments.

Our training combines theoretical instruction with practical hands-on operator training to help participants better understand:

• safe operating procedures,

• hazard recognition,

• equipment inspections,

• fall protection requirements,

• and workplace safety responsibilities related to elevating work platforms.

The course includes both classroom learning and practical operator evaluations using equipment such as boom lifts and scissor lifts to help reinforce safe work practices and operator competency.

Why workers and employers across Ottawa and Ontario choose DNT Safety Training:

• Practical hands-on boom lift and scissor lift training

• Theoretical and practical operator instruction

• Experienced and approachable instructors

• Instructors with the industry experience and/or educational background required to effectively deliver safety training

• Training focused on real workplace applications and hazard awareness

• Strong emphasis on inspections, safe operation, and workplace safety

• Engaging courses designed to be practical, informative, and easy to follow

• Training designed to support operator competency and workplace safety compliance

Whether you are a new operator, experienced worker, supervisor, or employer looking to strengthen workplace safety and operator competency, DNT Safety Training is committed to providing high-quality PEWP / MEWP training that supports safer workplaces across Ottawa and Ontario.