Scissor Lift Operator

Gain the practical skills and safety knowledge needed to navigate various work environments using a scissor lift in just one day. You will learn essential operational procedures, rigorous safety protocols, and routine maintenance to ensure secure and efficient aerial work.

Duration

2 Days

Language

English

Delivery Mode

Online/Hybrid/Face-to-Face

Course Overview

This one-day Scissor Lift Operator course provides essential knowledge and practical skills required to operate scissor lifts safely. The course covers safety protocols, operational procedures, and maintenance practices, ensuring operators are well-prepared to handle scissor lifts in various work environments.

Learning Objectives

Identify their responsibilities under current health & safety legislation
Operate a MEWP safely
Conduct safety checks on MEWP’s – GA Forms
Work safely at heights using an MEWP
Understand the responsibilities of an MEWP operator
Identify possible workplace hazards (e.g. Overhead electrical cables)

Course Outline

Day 01

Introduction
Setting Ground Rules
Introduction to Health &Safety
Basic terminologies in Health and Safety
Introduction to Scissor Lift and Scaffolding Classifications
IntroductoryVideo
Scissor LiftHazards and accidents
All Hazards associated with Scaffolding are covered in detail and participants are taught how to identify hazards.
Scissor Lift requirements
Fall Protection
Different types of fall protection methods that can be applied as per the practical situation and limitations.
Accessories
Ladder Safety
Safe use of Ladders in scaffolding.
Guardrails
PPE is an important part of all activities and this section emphasizes the use of PPE and its advantages.
A brief but very effective information concerned with electrical safety to use scissor Lift.
Safety and Legal Requirements and prohibitions
Inspection before use
Duties and Responsibilities of Scissor Lift Operators section covers in detail the Duties and Responsibilities of Scissor Lift Operator based on the topics covered so far including recap of all safety and legal requirements.
Competency Test
Verification of learning would be done through first verbal test and then through a short MCQ written test