Students will learn how to use a mechanical lifting platform to offer temporary access to high and inaccessible regions for persons and equipment.
Learning Objectives
· Understand the fundamental guidelines for
safe scissor lift operating.
· Understand the standards for scissor lift
inspection.
· Understand the criteria for operating a
scissor lift safely.
· Understand how to eliminate falling object
dangers.
Course
Learning Requirements
·
Learners must be at least 18 years old.
·
Have a basic understanding of the relevant industry
·
Be medically fit to work at heights.
Course Contents
Regulations and standards for safety.
Standards and regulations ensure the
safe usage and training of scissor lifts. Standards are optional, but they are
regarded as industry best practices.
Fundamentals of Scissor lift
A
scissor lift is a motorized construction lift surrounded by a platform that rises
straight up. When operating a scissor lift, there are various parameters to
bear in mind.
Identifying hazards
Employers must analyses the jobsite
to identify any potential dangers before selecting the proper equipment for the
activity. Employers who use scissor lifts must look at all safety concerns and
put in place the right procedures to deal with them.
Fall prevention and safety
Fall protection systems are
components that are utilized when there is a possibility of free fall from an
elevated position to restrict operators from falling or in the event of a fall.
Stability and scissor lift
capabilities
A
scissor lift's capability varies by machine type, with some slight variances
per brand.
Procedures for preventative
maintenance.
Maintaining scissor lifts properly is
essential for their performance and longevity. It is also necessary for the
safe and efficient operation of your scissor lifts. Timely scissor lift
maintenance helps to minimize workplace accidents.
Machine orientation and safe operation
procedures
Scissor lift operators must complete
training and show competency in recognizing and mitigating dangers connected
with scissor lift operation.
Scissor lift start up and shutdown
safety protocols
Scissor
lift should consist of safety pre start checks, start up and operating
instructions & shutdown procedures.
Controls for emergencies.
All
work at height must be carefully planned and carried out in a safe and
efficient way, which includes being prepared for emergencies. Any Scissor lift work
at height strategy should include a rescue plan.
Certificate Completion
A certificate of completion will be
available to download and print upon successful completion of this online
course.
This Course Includes:
Training Mode | Online / Classroom |
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Learning Partner | CESL |
Subject | Equipment Operator Training |
Prerequisites | None |
Level | Beginner |
Language | English |