No one can deny the importance of a scissor lift on a job site. Every job site, either small or large, will have a scissor lift through which workers are lifted to a particular height. These Aerial lifts have a set of rules, instructions, and safety norms that every worker, competent person, or authorized person has to follow. Also, it’s the authorized person who is responsible to draft and communicate the method statement before using a scissor lift or any machine. Whether you have purchased the scissor lift or hired it on a rental basis, these safety rules are mandatory to follow.

Scissor Lift Safety Rules:

Here are 15 basic rules that every scissor lift operator should follow for safety:

1. Inspect the scissor lift before operating. If the lift fails the pre-operation inspection, report the problem to the supervisor. Never try to repair the lift yourself.
2. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e., hard hats, goggles, gloves) during operation.
3. Maintain safe clearance from electrical lines and apparatus. It has electrical danger and might collide with you at a height.
4. Never exceed the manufacturer’s rated platform capacity. Read the manual carefully and check the load chart. It has more details on load capacity and how to balance the load at a height.
5. Do not carry materials on the platform railing unless approved by the manufacturer. Check the manual provided by the manufacturer. It has every detail on the rules for the platform.
6. Do not sit, stand, or climb on the guardrails of an elevated work platform or use planks, ladders, or other devices to gain greater working height. Any slipping or tipping can lead to a severe accident.
7. Do not allow anyone to work, walk or stand under a raised boom or platform. It is the major reason for any fall accident.
8. Watch for obstructions when driving the lift or moving the platform. Inspect the work area for dangerous conditions, uneven surfaces, and overhead obstructions such as power lines. Report unsafe conditions to a supervisor before continuing with the task by a scissor lift.
9. Keep non-operational personnel at least 6 ft away from the machine when driving the lift.
10. Never slam a control switch or lever through neutral to the opposite direction. Always return the switch to neutral and stop; then move the switch to the desired position.
11. Never use the lift as a crane or use the lift to push or pull another object. It causes structural damages and high repairing costs.
12. Never rest or support the aerial lift’s basket on or against any structure.
13. Never belt off to adjacent poles, structures, or equipment while working on the aerial lift.
14. Before using the lift on an incline, apply the brake systems and if safe to do so, choke the lift’s wheels.
15. When moving an aerial lift with the boom in the elevated working position and with workers in the basket, ensure that all controls are tested and are operating properly.

In addition to the above safety rules, training is essential for every level of hierarchy that deals with operating scissor lifts.

Are you looking out for efficient scissor lifts? Contact Torcan Lift Equipment to purchase or hire a scissor lift for use. We are the leading brand in the market providing construction equipment and trained staffs to handle every equipment. Give us a call on 1-833-743-2500 and our representatives will connect with you.