Scissor Lift Operations and Safety
Interactive

Scissor Lift Operations and Safety

Martech
Updated Jan 20, 2021

 When you have finished this lesson, you will be able to explain the importance of operating a scissor lift according to the step-by-step procedures listed in most operating manuals. You will also be able to explain the safety measures to be followed in detail and the importance of thorough pre-operation inspections. This lesson satisfies the training requirements for OSHA section 29 CFR 1926 (Subpart L) section 453 including appendices and the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) ANSI/SIA/ A92.6-2006.

• State the importance of following all safety rules

• Identify steps in the pre-operation inspection of the scissor lift

• Recall the importance of good maintenance practices

• Identify a number of the function tests to be performed on the scissor lift

• Explain the importance of a workplace inspection

• Describe the operating instructions of a scissor lift