Burlington Scissor Lift License

Burlington Scissor Lift License - The operation of scissor lifts carries an inherent chance of danger. Whichever kind of powered machinery requires proper handling to avoid accidents leading to injury or damage. Companies should make sure that employees using this particular machinery have the needed training.

Untrained workers should not be allowed by their companies to utilize scissor lifts. The lift is designed to raise people and materials to different heights. Failure to understand and fully abide by safety standard can cause injuries for the users or damage to the lift.

There are no rules governing the use of fall protection for scissor-lift users. Then again, manufacturers could recommend the use of fall protection and in several situations tying off in scissor lifts may be required by employer rules, job-specific risk assessments or local regulations.

To be able to make certain that the scissor lift is in good working order before using the machine, the operator must perform a thorough inspection. This is the operator's task, even if the unit has already been in service that same day. The machine's operator's guidebook contains a checklist for pre-operation.

The things that an operator should look for when performing a scissor lift inspection, includes checking tire-inflation pressure, and checking ground controls and platform controls to ensure they are working. Look for any delayed movement on the fly section when the boom is extending and retracting because this could indicate some cables are loose. While operating the controls, make certain that the emergency stop switches work. Operate functions against the machine's cutout switches. Test the boom control system by cycling a boom lift to the furthest extent of its operating envelope. Safety limiters must stop the unit automatically before it moves into an unstable position, if they are functioning properly. If they aren't, turn off the lift and make sure that repairs are made before it is used for a second time.

Safe and proper operating measures should be followed at all times. Levers should be operated with controlled, even pressure. A control lever must never be pushed from one position to the opposite position. The lever should be shifted to neutral, before stopping, and afterward proceeding in the desired direction. When released, control switches and levers should automatically return to the neutral position. Depress the foot switch before operating platform controls.

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