Scissor Lifts

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Scissor Lifts
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What is a Scissor Lift?

• Is An Aerial Work Platform
• Usually it can only move in the vertical plane

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What is a Scissor Lift?

• The mechanism to achieve this is the use of
  linked, folding supports in a criss-cross 'X'
  pattern.
• The upward motion is achieved by the application
  of pressure to the outside of the lowest set of
  supports, elongating the crossing pattern, and
  propelling the work platform vertically

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What is a Scissor Lift?

• Sometimes has extending bridge to allow closer
  access to the work area

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What is a Scissor Lift?

• Vertical Elevations
• Models can lift to elevations starting at 15
• Models can lift to elevations up to around 55

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What is a Scissor Lift?

• Operating Motor
• Diesel/Electric
• Electric
• Propane

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What is a Scissor Lift?

• Operating Terrain
• Finished Flooring
• Rough Terrain (Dirt/Mud)

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Scissor Lift Safety

• Only trained personnel can operate the lift
• Employees must inspect the machine before each
  shift

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Scissor Lift Safety

• A Full-Body Harness should be worn at all times
  and is to be attached to the basket at the
  manufacturers anchor point when operating an
  aerial lift.

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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, rails or other devices
  for a work position.

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Scissor Lift Safety

• Watch the leading edge
• Watch for any holes in the slab

LEADING EDGE
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Scissor Lift Safety

• Be cautions of Welding and Cutting slag and
  sparks falling on batteries
• Slag and sparks can possibly cause an explosion

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Scissor Lift Safety

• Scissor lifts that have a small foot print can
  tip easily

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Scissor Lift Safety

• Do not stick anything between the folding
  supports
• It can cause loss of limb or can cause the
  machine to malfunction

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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

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What Not to Do

• Do Not Stand on Rails

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What Not to Do

• When operating the lift Tie-Off to Platform

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What Not to Do

• If outside of the platform, Do Not Tie-Off to
  Lift Rather Tie-Off to members capable of
  holding 5,400 Lbs of Force

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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

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Summary

• Be Smart and Be Safe!