1. Environmental Health & Safety
Scissor Lifts
Lineage Logistics
Environmental Health & Safety

2. Before Operating Scissor Lifts
Identifying and controlling hazards is very important for job site safety.
A pre-start inspection is required for all types of scissor lifts.
Check operating and emergency controls and safety devices such as guardrails
Personal fall-protection gear
Wheels and tires, and other machine components specified by the manufacturer.
Look for possible leaks (air, hydraulic fluid, and fuel-system) and loose or missing parts.

3. Before Operating Scissor Lifts
Check area in which the scissor lift will be used:
Level surface (Do not exceed manufacturer slope recommendations)
Holes, drop-offs, bumps, debris, etc.
Overhead obstructions and overhead power lines
Stable surface
Other hazards
Set outriggers, brakes, wheel chocks

4. Preventing Tipovers
Do not exceed manufacturer rated load capacity limits
Do not travel to job location with lift in elevated position.
Set up proper work zone protection when working near traffic
Positioning of lifts
Do not drive near drop-offs or holes.
Do not raise or drive platform on uneven or soft surfaces.
Do not raise platform on slope or drive onto slope when elevated.
Do not raise platform in windy or gusty conditions.
Avoid excessive horizontal forces when working on elevated scissor lifts
Preventing Electrocutions: Workers must stay at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines.

5. Scissor Lift Safety Only trained personnel can operate the lift
Employees must inspect the machine before each shift
Safety

6. Operator Training
Training must be done by a qualified person experienced with the particular lift model
Training must include:
Electrical, fall, and other hazards involved in operating the lift
Precautions for dealing with hazards
Rated load capacity for the lift (including workers, tools,
materials, etc.)
Manufacturer requirements, as outlined in operator manual
Demonstration of skill and knowledge in actual operation of the
scissor lift

7. Fall Protection OSHA regulates scissor lifts as scaffolds
Fall protection is required (full body harness with lanyard)
Always close entrance chains or doors
Stand on floor of lift platform
Do not climb on or lean over guardrails

8. Scissor Lift Safety
A Full-Body Harness should be worn at all times and is to be attached to the basket at the manufacturer’s anchor point when operating an aerial lift.

9. Scissor Lift Safety
Employees shall always stand on the floor of the basket and shall not sit or climb on the edge of the basket or use planks, stepladders, rails or other devices to gain greater heights
Safety

10. Scissor Lift Safety
Do Not stand on rails when operating the lift Tie-Off to Platform
What not to Do

11. Scissor Lift Safety Watch the leading edge
Watch for any holes in the slab
LEADING
EDGE

12. Scissor Lift Safety
Scissor lifts that have a small foot print can tip easily
Do not stick anything between the folding supports
It can cause loss of limb or can cause the machine to malfunction

13. Accident Information
Many Accidents and Deaths are a result of one of the following:
Untrained/Unauthorized employees operating a lift
Employees falling off the lift
Lift tipping over
Contact with live electrical wires
Lift encountering a leading edge or a hole
Accidents

14. Accident Prevention ALWAYS tie off
When working around electrical wires be aware of any potential electrocutions
When driving the lift be aware of the surroundings

15. Summary
Be Smart and Be Safe!