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680 Aerial and Serial Lift Safety Skip to main content

Pre-Use Inspections

Scissor Lift Components

  • Emergency lowering devices are appropriately labeled and working properly
  • Guardrails, mid-rails, and chains or bars are in place
Scissor Lift Inspection
  • Brakes are working properly and prevent the lift from moving
  • Tires are in good condition
  • Emergency stop button is correctly labeled and in good working order
  • Fall protection equipment is in working condition and available for use

Control Testing

Operators must test all controls (both lower and upper) to ensure they function properly. This includes testing movement controls, emergency stop buttons, and platform tilting mechanisms.

Brakes and Stabilizers

Ensure that brakes are functioning properly and that stabilizers or outriggers (if the lift is equipped with them) are deployed and working as designed. Outriggers prevent the lift from tipping over by providing additional support.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-4. Which step should be taken to ensure a scissor lift remains stable during use?