Common Types of Accidents and Hazards
Falls From Height
One of the most significant hazards when working with aerial or scissor lifts is the risk of falling. Falls can occur due to the absence or failure of fall protection equipment, improper use of guardrails, or workers leaning too far outside the lift platform. Catapulting can occur when an aerial or scissor lift is bumped, and the worker is ejected from the bucket or platform.
Operator Ejected From Aerial (Boom) Lift
OSHA requires the proper use of fall protection, such as guardrails or personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), to minimize this risk.
Tip-Over Accidents
Lifts can tip over when improperly positioned on uneven surfaces, the platform is overloaded, or the equipment is used in high winds or adverse weather conditions. Scissor lifts, in particular, are prone to tip-overs if used on slopes or not properly stabilized.
Workers must ensure lifts are on stable, level ground and that outriggers or stabilizers are deployed when necessary.
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