Operate Scissor Lift
About This Course
Select an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out
State the safety requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Height related to MEWP
Carry out pre-start inspection
State factors affecting stability
Identify common hazards during traveling, setup, operation and parking of MEWP and their control measures
Conduct workplace inspection
State function of all MEWPs controls, including emergency controls and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task, worksite and environment as a result of a risk assessment conducted and according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Operate MEWP safely
What You'll Learn
2. Carry out scissors lift operations
3. Conduct post operation of scissors lift
Entry Requirements
- Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to:
- Have a basic knowledge of the relevant sector of work
- Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) level 3 (Applies to English Courses ONLY)
- Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 3 (Applies to English Courses ONLY)
- Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 3; and
- Be medically fit to work at height