Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Scissor Lift Training

Why Should You Take This Scissor Lift Training course?

Fatalities occur during the operation of scissor lifts because workers were poorly trained, did not follow safety procedures, were driving poorly maintained vehicles, or were operating during inclement weather.

This Scissor Lift Training course was created to train workers on safe scissor lift operation and to give them insight on how to protect themselves and their co-workers from potential hazards. It is designed for a wide range of applications and work environments. This course covers pre-start walk-around inspection for scissor lifts, proper use of control boxes, electrical safety and safe operating procedures and lift operations. 

Who Is The Intended Audience For This Course?

This Scissor Lifts Safety Course is designed for drivers, workers, and supervisors, emphasizing hazard identification and safe work practices that apply to all scissor lift operators.

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• Introduction to Scissor Lift Safety
• Scissor Lift Fatalities and Injuries
• Definitions
• Responsibilities
• Classification of Hazards
• Operation on uneven surfaces
• Fall prevention and protection
• Overloading, overextension, and electrocution hazards
• Operation procedures in inclement weather
• Proper inspection guidelines
• General safety tips that apply to all operators of scissor lifts

Compliance Code:  29 CFR 1926 Subpart L Mobile Scaffolds (aka Scissor Lifts)