Common mistakes resulting in scissor lift fatalities include:
Using scissor lifts in windy conditions—the mistake that cost Declan Sullivan his life
Using the scissor lift as a hoist
Exceeding the maximum lift capacity listed in the operator’s manual
Using the frame to climb onto or down from the raised platform
Standing on the handrail or midrail
Using a ladder on the platform
Parking the scissor lift on a slope
Not using fall protection when working on the scissor lift at unsafe heights
Go to SafeSupervisor.com for more direction on avoiding these traps.
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