MEWP Operator training (Scissor Lift / Boom Lift) is for the kind of work where “just go up and do it” can turn risky in seconds. In the UAE, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) are everywhere—malls, high-rise projects, warehouses, airports, ports, and industrial plants. You’ll also hear them called Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), Elevating Work Platforms (EWP), or simply a cherry picker. But no matter the name, the rule stays the same: the machine is only as safe as the person operating it.

A scissor lift is designed for straight vertical access, ideal for indoor maintenance, fit-out work, and high-bay tasks. A boom lift is for reach and positioning, and it comes mainly as an articulating boom lift (knuckle boom for “up and over” obstacles) or a telescopic boom lift (straight boom for longer outreach). MEWP training builds the real operator skill—preparation, control, and judgement—so you don’t rely on luck when you’re elevated with tools and people.

Operators learn what truly keeps a job safe: pre-use inspections (controls, tyres, hydraulics, guardrails, emergency systems), understanding platform capacity / SWL (safe working load), reading the load chart, and respecting wind limits. You also learn safe site practices like setting an exclusion zone, using a spotter/banksman, checking overhead hazards including power lines, controlling movement near edges, and using ground controls and emergency lowering if something goes wrong. Many incidents start at ground level—uneven surfaces, soft soil, slopes, potholes, rushed setup, or wrong machine selection—so training puts strong focus on stability and safe positioning before anyone goes up.

MEWPs are in high demand across the UAE—especially in Dubai (Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, JLT, Jebel Ali, Dubai South), Abu Dhabi (Mussafah, Yas, Khalifa City, KIZAD, Ruwais), Sharjah (Industrial Areas, Hamriyah Free Zone, SAIF Zone), plus Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Al Ain. Industries that use scissor lifts and boom lifts daily include construction and fit-out, facility management, warehousing and logistics, oil & gas/industrial plants, aviation infrastructure, and events/exhibitions.

Why choose Nathan Safety Training Services (more reasons)

• Trainer-led, practical learning: Not just slides—real operating scenarios, safe manoeuvring, and hands-on control confidence.
• Right machine for the right job: Guidance on choosing scissor vs articulating boom vs telescopic boom based on reach, obstacles, and ground conditions.
• Inspection discipline that sites respect: Strong focus on pre-start checks, defect reporting, and “don’t operate if unsure” decision-making.
• Safety-first operating habits: Smooth controls, safe travel rules, correct platform entry/exit, and controlled working positions.
• Site-readiness for UAE expectations: Training aligned with real work culture—permit-to-work awareness, toolbox talk habits, barricading/exclusion zones, and banksman coordination.
• Stability and ground assessment focus: Practical tips on slopes, soft ground, potholes, outriggers (if applicable), and safe setup planning.
• Emergency response confidence: Ground controls use, emergency lowering, basic rescue awareness, and what to do when alarms trigger.
• Reduced incident risk and downtime: Well-trained operators make fewer mistakes, avoid damage, and keep work moving safely.
• Support for companies and individuals: Suitable for both new operators and experienced teams needing refreshers or standardization.
• Professional approach: Clear instructions, easy-to-follow training, and job-focused guidance that actually improves daily performance.

A MEWP operator isn’t valued only for lifting up—they’re valued for bringing everyone down safely, every time. Nathan Safety Training Services trains you to operate with control, awareness, and the kind of calm professionalism that UAE sites trust.