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Scissor Lifts for General Industry
SCISSOR LIFTS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY Scissor lifts are a type of work platform used to safely elevate workers and transport them to various heights and locations in numerous industries, such as manufacturing, retail, and construction. Their adaptability enhances worker efficiency by negating the requirement for additional support, like scaffolding or ladders, for routine tasks. The safety of scissor lifts is crucial and relies on understanding the capacity of the equipment, its restrictions, and safe working procedures. In the span of one year, OSHA examined 10 avoidable fatalities and over 20 preventable injuries caused by diverse incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA's investigations revealed that a majority of these accidents and deaths were due to employers not adequately addressing fall protection, stabilization, and positioning. The Scissor Lifts for General Industry course aims to equip you with knowledge about the various hazards associated with scissor lifts, and to help you comprehend the safety measures you can implement to ensure safety whilst operating or working in close proximity to them.
Scissor lifts are a type of work platform used to safely elevate workers and transport them to various heights and locations in numerous industries, such as manufacturing, retail, and construction. Their adaptability enhances worker efficiency by negating the requirement for additional support, like scaffolding or ladders, for routine tasks.
The safety of scissor lifts is crucial and relies on understanding the capacity of the equipment, its restrictions, and safe working procedures. In the span of one year, OSHA examined 10 avoidable fatalities and over 20 preventable injuries caused by diverse incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA’s investigations revealed that a majority of these accidents and deaths were due to employers not adequately addressing fall protection, stabilization, and positioning.
The Scissor Lifts for General Industry course aims to equip you with knowledge about the various hazards associated with scissor lifts, and to help you comprehend the safety measures you can implement to ensure safety whilst operating or working in close proximity to them.
The Scissor Lifts for General Industry eLearning course covers the following topics:
- What is a Scissor Lift?
- Types of Hazards
- Inspection & Maintenance
- Stabilization
- Positioning
- Fall Protection
Upon completion of the Scissor Lifts for General Industry eLearning course, learners will be capable of:
- Identifying the types of hazards associated with scissor lifts
- Understanding safe work practices related to the inspection, maintenance, fall protection, stabilization, and positioning
- Discussing the training and retraining necessary for employees who operate them
Approximately 30 minutes
Testing conducted throughout this online Scissor Lifts for General Industry course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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