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Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety Simulation

Conversation with Trainer John

Answer John's seven aerial- and scissor-lift safety questions. John will respond to each answer and determine whether you are ready to help operate the aerial lift.

Trainer John is listening attentively.

Trainer John

Hi, I'm John. By now, you should have a basic understanding of how to safely operate and work around aerial and scissor lifts. If you can answer most of my questions correctly, you can help me operate an aerial lift and get some work done.

First, why must workers never attach their harness to structures outside the lift's bucket or platform?

Question 1

Choose your response: