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What do I do when not knowing what to do when the lift alarm or controls act wrong?

Field Basics, Safety & AccessFoundation safety starter — site rules and training still control

If a lift alarm, control, brake, steering, or emergency lowering acts wrong, stop using the lift and report it.

Open in Field Rescue Open category

Field checklist

Lower safely if possible.
Move to a safe position.
Stop use and notify foreman.
Tag/hold the lift per site rules.
Do not use again until checked by the right person.

Ask foreman

This lift alarm/control is acting wrong. Do you want it held out of service?

Do not

Do not keep using a lift with questionable alarms or controls.

Why it matters

Lift problems do not improve when ignored; they usually show up at the worst height.

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