Moose Jaw Scissor Lift License

Moose Jaw Scissor Lift License - The operation of scissor lifts carries an inherent risk of danger. Any type of powered machinery requires correct handling in order to avoid accidents leading to damage or injury. Companies need to ensure that staff operating this particular equipment have the necessary training.

Businesses must not allow scissor lifts to be utilized by untrained people. The scissor lift is utilized to raise people to high levels. Failure to know and fully follow safety standard can lead to damage to the lift or injuries for users.

There are no rules governing the use of fall protection for those who use scissor lifts. However, manufacturers could recommend the utilization of fall protection and in several situations tying off in scissor lifts might be required by employer rules, job-specific risk assessments or local regulations.

Before utilizing the machinery, the scissor-lift operator should carry out a thorough check to be able to ensure the machinery is in good working condition. This is the operator's task, even though the unit has already been in service that day. The operator's manual of the machinery contains a checklist for pre-operation.

Examples of what to look for when performing a pre-operation check consist of checking tire-inflation pressure, and checking ground controls and controls in the platform to ensure they are working. When extending or retracting the boom, look for delayed movement on the fly section which could indicate loose cables. When 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 should 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 ensure that it is repaired before utilizing it for a second time.

Safe operating procedures must be followed always, with the levers being operated with even, controlled pressure. A control lever should 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 return to the neutral position automatically. Depress the foot switch prior to operating platform controls.

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