Scissor lifts are a frequently used piece of mobile equipment allowing employees to safely work at elevated heights. You may have seen these on construction sites, in manufacturing and distribution centers, and many other industries. While they are very useful, they are also heavy equipment and operators must be fully trained on safe operation and hazards to be aware of.
Know the Hazards!
Scissor lifts have become the go-to mobile lift that allows an employee to work at elevated heights from a platform. You may have seen these on construction sites, in manufacturing and distribution centers, and many other industries. They’re extremely beneficial - but operators need to be aware of the safety hazards scissor lifts may pose. OSHA has investigated many scissor lift accidents over the years and has found that the 3 main causes were from: a lack of addressing fall protection, stabilization and positioning issues. Let’s take a look at what specific hazards scissor lifts have, how to operate them safely and what OSHA requires.
Why Scissor Lift Training?
The most frequent causes of recent Scissor Lift accidents were due to a lack of addressing fall protection, stabilization, and positioning issues. In this module, we’ll take a look at what specific hazards scissor lifts pose, how to operate them safely, and what OSHA requires.
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