Working with a scissor lift combines the dangers of working with heavy equipment with the dangers of working at height.
Therefore, it is very important that all employees working with this equipment are adequately trained.
Prevom creates a balanced mix between practice and theory, with an emphasis on the practical reality in which the student will be using the scissor lift. This way, the training pays off optimally, both for the student and the client.
The extensive experience of our teachers translates into numerous practical examples, giving each student a good understanding of why one should proceed in a certain way.
Here is a detailed overview of the programme’s final attainment levels in terms of theory.
The successful participant…
- Knows the safety function of the scissor lift operator
- Knows what a work permit is and can both interpret and comply with it
- Knows the different types of AWPs and their limitations
- Knows that a scissor lift must be inspected as lifting equipment
- Understands and can use loading diagrams
- Knows the different drives (electric, thermal) and their area of application
- Knows what factors affect the load and stability of the AWP
- Knows how to hoist and tow a device safely
- Knows what checks and operations to perform at the end of work (parking, battery charging, refuelling, etc.)
Knows the following safety regulations:
- Getting in and out safely
- Staying within the working platform
- The maximum platform load
- Dealing safely with electrocution risk
- Dealing with environmental risks (including uneven/unpaved terrain, narrow places, slopes, etc.)
- Carrying of fall protection
- Demarcating the workplace & signalling
- Rules on driving the scissor lift
- Risks of crushing limbs by the scissor lift
- Risks related to the device’s batteries
The following terms are known:
Rating plate data, pictograms, braking system, control system, emergency stop, deadman’s control, emergency lowering device & work platform design
Starting control is known:
- Notification requirement & procedure decommissioning
- Control of fluid levels
- Identify and report any damage to the unit
- (Visual) check of the tyres
- Using battery (charger)
- Performing a functional test of the device
- Perform a functional test of the emergency lowering device
The following is a detailed overview of the training’s final attainment levels at the practical level.
The successful participant…
- Knows how to check inspection documents
- Can carry out daily inspections (correctly recognise and report dangerous defects)
- Applies the relevant safety rules
- Knows how to operate the emergency descent system
- Can use all controls correctly
- Can connect and disconnect batteries safely
- Has safe and appropriate driving technique (both forwards and backwards)
- Works in an orderly and tidy manner
- Can set up the device in a safe manner
The successful student can easily do the following:
- Drive forward and reverse safely and correctly
- Turn forwards and backwards
- Take forward and reverse turns
- Estimate distance, depth and height
- Passing through narrow passages safely
The successful student(s) has mastered these manoeuvres:
- Driving (at high/low speed)
- Controlled manoeuvring
- Raising the platform to maximum height
- Driving in the highest permissible position
- Extending the extendable deck
- Lowering the platform to its resting position
