Workplace Safety
Scissor Lifts: Operator Safety
Course description
Thousands of workers use scissor lifts to perform work at heights across a wide variety of industries. But because of this high rate of usage, there is a similarly high rate of scissor lift-related accidents. Fortunately, most of these incidents can be prevented through proper training. This course will provide scissor lift operators with information on the hazards associated with scissor lifts and the safe practices to minimize those hazards, including safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of scissor lifts.
Course Duration: 27 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Recognize the hazards of operating scissor lifts
- Identify common features of scissor lift equipment
- Inspect scissor lifts and maintain them in a safe working condition
- Demonstrate safe stabilization, positioning, and operation of scissor lifts
- Lift loads, tools, and other work materials properly
- Prevent falls through safe work practices and by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, more commonly referred to as PPE