MEC Scissor Lifts Fresno

Safety Requirements for Scissor Lifts

Based on both HRSDC and OSHA, scissor lifts or "movable scaffolds" are industrial machinery capable of raising heavy and large loads which are well balanced. They are responsible for transporting workers and their materials to and from high places in a safe and efficient way. As these mobile heavy equipment are categorized as heavy machines, there are many safety requirements that apply to the use and maintenance of scissor lifts.



Movement

Scissor lifts sit upon a wheeled base so they can move around to access a wider variety of areas. These pieces of machinery have been designed to move heavier loads, equipment and even workers up and down to work locations. For safety reasons, employees are not permitted to ride on a scissor lift when relocating. Typically, this is to help make sure that no one falls from the machine while it is being utilized. All employees working directly with as well as around the machinery must be informed regarding its movement prior to the driver releasing the safety brake to be able to make the lift move. Constant communication around heavy equipment helps keep the working environment and all people in it safe.



Fall Protection

There are several strict safety regulations to follow regarding the safety standards for the scissor lifts in order to make certain that employees do not fall from the lift when they are utilizing it. Although scissor lifts are not required to be enclosed, there are features such as guard rails placed around the lift perimeter in addition to a lock which needs to be engaged on the lift platform entrance whenever the lift is being utilized. There are also slip guards in position for added safety.



One more safety habit which workers must think about is to make certain that all loads are fastened securely before any lifting. This must ensure that nothing on the lift platform causes anyone to be injured.

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