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SAFETY SPOTLIGHT: SCISSOR LIFT EDITION

Jan. 21 2020 News By Kaweah Equipment Co

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Kaweah Equipment Co reminds you to always stay safe when working on scissor lifts.

BEFORE YOU START MOVING AROUND ON THAT LIFT TODAY, TAKE CARE TO KEEP SAFE WITH THESE HELPFUL TIPS:

  • Scissor lifts are safer than ladders when operated properly. Even so, serious injuries and fatalities have occurred due to scissor lift accidents.
    • The most common causes for accidents include tip-overs & electrocutions.
  • Always read the lift's provided user manual in order to learn the proper load limitations, weather tolerances, etc. for that exact model.
  • Before operation, always inspect the work site to ensure proper conditions both on the ground and in the air.
    • Any slight imbalance or instability experienced is amplified when the machine is raised.
  • Proper precautions should be taken when falling object hazards are present, whether that be a hazard to the lift operator, or to pedestrians below.
    • Barricade an area around the lift if necessary.
  • Operating in inclement weather is seriously dangerous. Don't operate the lift outdoors if there is sustained wind in the forecast, or if the lift is covered in ice or snow.
  • Safety inspections should be performed on lifts regularly. If defects are found, the lift should not be used until such defects are repaired.
  • Scissor lifts can be powered by batteries, diesel, or other means—usual safety procedures should be followed regarding which power source the lift is utilizing, i.e. safe battery charging and/or carbon monoxide awareness.

Take your team safety to the next level.

If you're interested in further training your equipment operators on safe practices & procedures, Kaweah Equipment offers an OSHA-approved Certified Safety Training course on this topic, which covers everything we mentioned today and more.

We will happily send one of our Certified Safety Trainers straight to your location, who will guide students through a graded classroom module as well as a real-life driving and/or operation test. Upon completion, persons enrolled will each be issued a unique certificate & ID badge indicating their safety certification, which is valid for 3 full years.