Scissor Lift Safety

(10 min.)According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 1993 and 1999, general construction averaged eight scissor lift-related deaths each year. While some fatality victims were struck by objects such as booms and baskets, a smaller percentage was crushed between either the carriage or the basket and some fixed structure. Falls from the elevated platform seem to be caused primarily by a worker''s unsafe acts such as leaving gate chains unattached, propping the gate open, or climbing up on or leaning over the guardrail system. Some even fell from step and extension ladders that were set up inside the platform.

Topics included in this safety video are: scaffolding, causes of most scaffolding (scissor lift) injuries, basic operations, scissor lift inspection, electrocution hazard, pre-starting safety checks, and start and operation.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.