Scissor Lifts for General Industry Online Training Course

Scissor lifts are work platforms used to safely move workers vertically and to different locations in a variety of industries including manufacturing, retail, and construction. Due to their versatility, they provide convenience to employees by eliminating the additional need of scaffolding or ladders to perform common tasks.

Scissor lift safety is critical and depends on considering equipment capabilities, limitations and safe work practices. Over a one-year period, OSHA investigated 10 preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA's investigations found that most of these injuries and fatalities were the result of employers not addressing fall protection, stabilization, and positioning.

This course is designed to familiarize you with the different types of hazards related to scissor lifts, as well as help you understand what preventive measures you can take to stay safe while operating or working near them.

• The J. J. Keller's Scissor Lifts for General Industry eLearningcourse covers the following topics:
  • Using Scissor Lifts Safely
    • What is a Scissor Lift?
    • Types of Hazards
    • Inspection & Maintenance
    • Stabilization
    • Positioning
    • Fall Protection
• After completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Recognize the types of hazards associated with scissor lifts
  • Explain safe work practices related to the inspection, maintenance, fall protection, stabilization, and positioning
  • Discuss training and re-training requirements for employees who use them on the job
• Intended Audience: Any employee in general industry who uses a scissor lift
• Regs Covered:
  • 1910.333(c) – Selection and Use of Work Practices
  • 1926.451 – General requirements
  • 1926.452(w) – Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds - mobile scaffolds
  • 1926.454 – Training requirements
• ANSI standards (not incorporated by reference in any general industry standard, but recommended by OSHA):
  • ANSI/SIA A92.3 — Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platform
  • ANSI/SIA A92.6 — Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms
• Length: 20 minutes
• Copyright Date: 2017