Scissor Lift Work Method Statement or Safe Work Procedure

The Safety Procedure includes:

• Risk Assessment
• Suppliers Requirements
• Operators Requirements
• Planning
• Site Awareness
• Preparation
• Pre-Start Daily Checks
• Operation
• Travelling
• On Completion
• Close Down
• General Maintenance
• Scissor Lift Pre-Start Check List
• Risk Ratings

• 5 Page Complete Procedure
• MS Word Format
• This Is Not A Blank Template
• Version 4.0

General Scissor Lift Safety Information:

The five page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to operate a Scissor Lift Safely.

Scissor Lift's need to be used with caution and appropiate safety procedures. The Scissor Lift procedure is This Is Not A Blank Template and is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.

Scissor Lift Safety Notes

Before Operating A Scissor Lift:

• The scissor lift must not be steadied by positioning it against another object.
• Signs and/or barricades shall be in place to warn other workers.
• Ensure the work area is clear of workers, equipment, and other obstructions before moving or lowering the platform.
• Secure the scissor lift against unauthorised use.

References:

Western Australia - Safety and Health Alert - (Revised) Accident involving a hunter scissor lift
University of California – Environment, Safety and Health Manual - Aerial Lift Safety -
Victorian WorkCover Authority – Paper - Elevating work platform failures due to poor maintenance
The Center to Protect Workers’ Rights (USA) - Aerial Lift Safety in Construction – Paper by Michael McCann, PhD, CIH
SafetyCulture – Safe Work Procedure – Safety Harnesses