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Aerial and Scissor Lifts

US & Canada General Construction Electrical Painting

Why it matters

Tip-overs, falls, and crush injuries from lifts are frequent and severe.

Key points

  • Only trained, authorized operators. Read the manual for the specific model.
  • Harness and lanyard tied to the anchor point in boom lifts - always.
  • Check ground conditions: slopes, holes, soft fill, overhead lines.
  • Never exceed platform load limits or use rails as a step.
  • Chock wheels and set outriggers where required.

Discussion

Is everyone using lifts this week trained on this specific model?

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