Target Audience
Novice or Experienced Operators. Site Specific and On Site Training Available.
Learning Outcomes
- To Comprehend Scissor Lift Fundamentals and Regulations
- To Understand Methods of Eliminating Hazards
- To Identify the Components of a Scissor Lift
- To Understand Equipment Specifications, Limitations, Care, Inspection & Safe Operation
- To Understand Methods of Proper Planning for a Lift
Topics
- WorkSafeBC Rules, Regulations and Requirements
- Ariel Work Platform Classifications
- Scissor Lift Components and their Functions
- Pre-Shift Inspections
- Stability Characteristics
- Platform Extension Precautions
- Operator Controls
- Worksite inspections
- Steering, Maneuvering and Travel
- Shutdown Procedures
- Flammable and Refueling Hazards
- Battery Maintenance Hazards
- Overall Safety, Maintenance and Care of the Machine
Required Time
- 8 Hour Course – Theory and Practical
- Recertification Dependent on Class Size 4hrs (approx.)
Skills and Knowledge
- Theory (Require 80% for Pass)
- Student Demonstration (Require 80% for Pass)
Understand The Following
- Rules, Regulations and Standards Governing the Safe Operations of a Scissor Lift
- Understand Scissor Lift Components and their Functions
- Maneuvering and Steering Characteristics and Capabilities
- Scissor Lift Stability and the Forces that Can Affect the Overall Stability of the Unit
- Complete and Document a Pre-Shift Inspection
- Operation and Driving Hazards
- Battery Maintenance and Care Precautions
- Re-Fueling Precautions
- Overall Care and Maintenance
Delivery Method
- Theory – Manuals, PowerPoint, & Videos
- Practical – Student Demonstration and Assessment
This Course Follows WorkSafeBC Regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations (OHSR). Also, Including Canadian Standard Association (CSA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Visit WorkSafeBC.com