Skyjack Safety
According to Skyjack, the scissor lift is a piece of specialized industrial machinery used particularly for positioning personnel, their equipment and their tools. Anyone who is preparing to operate this particular type of machinery needs to familiarize themselves with the recommended operational and safety measures suggested by the manufacturer to be able to stay safe before trying to operate this machinery. It could be devastating to any bystanders and the operator themselves resulting in serious injuries if the safety measures are not followed.
Area
In the best case scenario, the scissor lift will be operated on totally level ground. Prior to driving a scissor lift over a certain terrain, the area needs to be checked and cleared of any debris. To be able to lessen the possibility of the scissor lift tipping over and probably causing the operator to fall from his seat. It is better to avoid holes or steep grades while operating. Bystanders should also remain aware and stay clear of the operating scissor lift in order to ensure they do not get run over.
Inspection
Before trying to operate a scissor lift, the user should thoroughly inspect all the important parts of the machine. The operator could see if all the parts are functioning properly before the task is initiated, a functional test is done while the lift is retracted. It is better to complete a daily check on this machine prior to the shift starting and some places even want an inspection to occur at the end of the shift also. Various companies have different rules in place to maintain safety.
Checking the tires must be part of the inspection. These parts obviously add to the movability of the scissor lift and also provide the equipment with a solid foundation. A worn or faulty tire can blow and throw the operator from their location on top of scissor lift.