Scissor Lift Training

The Aim of the Scissor Lift Course is to:  

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating Mobile Elevated Working Platforms.

The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:

• Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.
• Be able to operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice
• Site and operate machine safely in relation to task
• Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine services.
• Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Order & other current relevant legislation.  

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPS) Course Summary 

• An Introduction to the Construction Industry
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Order
• Other current relevant regulations
• Introduction to machine
• Pre - shift inspections
• Controls and instruments
• Operators Code of Safe Practice
• Components and types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
• Limitation of use
• Moving and locating machine
• Emergency controls
• Servicing and Inspection Testing

Course Duration Dependent On Experience

1 Day course for all candidates 

More Information

For further details on this course and booking your place, please call 07724 967694