What do I do when not inspecting scissor lift/boom lift before use?
Field Basics, Safety & AccessFoundation safety starter — site rules and training still control
Inspect the lift before use and report anything wrong before you are in the air.
Field checklist
- Do the required pre-use inspection.
- Check controls, tires, guardrails, gates, alarms, batteries/fuel, leaks, and emergency lowering.
- Test function in a safe area.
- Confirm authorization/training.
- Report defects before use.
Ask foreman
This lift has an issue. Do you want it held out of service before anyone uses it?
Do not
Do not use a lift with bad controls, alarms, leaks, damaged rails, or questionable function.
Why it matters
Once the platform is raised, a small equipment problem becomes a bigger rescue problem.
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