Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety

An aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted device that elevates people. Some types of lifts include extendable boom platforms, vertical towers, and scissor lifts. Aerial lifts are useful for many jobs in general industry, such as cleaning, maintenance, or inspection. However, they are most commonly used when you are a painter, HVAC tech, or electrician.  Operating aerial lifts safely requires preventive maintenance and conditioning of machinery, as well as a lot of considerations before even turning on the key, because the majority of aerial lift accidents happen because of a lack of training or inattention.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognizing different types and uses for aerial and scissor lifts.
• Identifying the hazards of aerial and scissor lift use and operation.
• Being able to correctly choose inspection criteria for a vehicle, lift, and the work surroundings prior to lift operation.
• Knowing safe work practice for operating aerial and scissor lifts.

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