Elevating Work Platform Safety Course
(Scissors Lift)
Prerequisite: Prior to performing the hands-on segment of
our safety course, students must have previously and successfully
completed an Operator Training Course for the particular piece
of equipment to be covered in this safety course.
In this course the students will be introduced to the safety
principles of operating an elevating work platform. The topics
addressed in this class include:
• Cal OSHA’s required Safe Operating Instructions
(CCR
Title 8 Section 3646)
• General safe operating principles
• Electrocution hazards
• Fall Protection concerns and requirements
• Vehicle safety inspection
• Battery Charging safety
The classroom instruction includes lecture, handouts, video,
and question and answer. Each student will be required to
take and pass a written test prior to proceeding to the hands-on
segment.
The hands-on portion of the course will include each student
operating the piece of equipment while being evaluated by
our instructor.
NOTE: During the hands-on
exercise, each student will be required to wear a fall arresting
harness and lanyard. This may be provided by O.S.T.S., Inc.
upon request. |
