Overview
The Personnel Hoist & Construction Use Elevator Operator certificate allows you to operate a temporary construction elevator or a temporary personnel hoist that transports individuals, materials, or both.
Exam Eligibility
You must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Complete an approved, 21-hour personnel hoist operator training course
Approved Training Providers
The following contractors offer approved personnel hoist operator training:
- James Hickey School (Tall Crane)
- SEP Products Group Ltd.
- River Spring Enterprises Ltd
- Bigfoot Crane Company Inc
Study Materials
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About This Exam
This exam consists of 35 questions.

What Happens If I Don’t Renew?
If you do not renew your certificate but continue to perform regulated work, you put yourself and others at risk. These are the consequences of working with an expired certificate:
- A safety officer may issue a compliance order, or recommend a monetary penalty
- A safety officer may be authorized to stop your work in the field
If your certificate has been expired for more than six month you will also have to re-write the certification exam.