Scissor Lift

Course Description:

This is a fully comprehensive course designed for experienced and inexperienced Scissor lift truck operators to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a variety of responsibilities and functions involved in the operation and maintenance of the Scissor lift. The training enforces the safety of the pedestrian and the operator. Pre-start up inspection and startup safety procedures, and operating techniques are examined. This course is comprised of intensive classroom instruction, including a safety video, discussion and a written test workbook, as well as hands-on practical training and evaluation. At the conclusion of this program students should be able to demonstrate safe operation of Scissor Lift as required by the OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard CFR- 29 -1910.

Upon successful completion of the course, the operator will be presented with a Scissor lift certificate and license as proof of training

Course Duration:

• 1-2 hours Theory and at end of course an Operator Evaluation Test

Program Outline:
Theoretical

• Introduction to OSHA / ANSI
• Standard Federal Requirements 29 CFR 1910
• Pedestrian awareness
• Basic principles: Scissor Lift design and operation
• Components of the Scissor Lift
• Operation of Scissor
• Fuel sources (Battery /Propane /Diesel / Gasoline)
• General safety rules/guidelines
• Summary (written test)
• Practical Operator evaluations Test (Must Pass)

Practical

• performing of pre-shift inspection
• battery maintenance and charging procedures
• Platform Capacity
• safe operating techniques
• Interlock Devices
• Surface Conditions
• Hands-on training and application

Evaluations:

• Must Pass Written Evaluation Test
• Must Pass an Operator Practical Evaluation Test

Class Size:   1 to 20 students

Tuition:          Call for Tuition  ½ price when done with another safety training