
Acquire the theoretical knowledge to operate a scissor lift in this beginner-friendly course with no prior experience required, led by John, with over ten years in construction.
Learn the basics of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP), including scissor lifts and boom lifts, how their extending structures raise a working platform, and safety features like fall protection.
Explore mewp classifications by group a and group b, note scissor lift examples, and learn types: type 1 travels only when stowed, type 2 and 3 travel elevated with controls.
Identify the main scissor lift types: slab scissor lift for stable surfaces, battery powered up to 12 meters; rough terrain scissor lift diesel powered with outriggers, up to 32 meters.
Identify the main parts of a scissor lift, including tires, chassis, walking platform with guardrails and on-board controls, plus tilt sensor and bleed valve for safe descent.
Perform a daily pre-start inspection with the operator’s checklist, review the scissor lift’s main body, wheels, battery, braking, stabilizer, guardrails, and fasteners, confirm functional tests and barricade the area.
Follow safe work operations for scissor lifts by using a steel plate outrigger, inspecting ground and travel routes, and wearing a harness with a signalman to ensure site force limits.
Plan safe storage for the scissor lift at day’s end, avoid doors and walkways, keep firefighting equipment in view, then shut engines, check fuel, charge the battery, and inspect.
Welcome to the Scissor Lift Operation (Theory) course, the only course you need to learn all the basics required for the operation of a scissor lift.
The course is taught by our instructor John who has more then 10 years working in the construction industry. This course is taught using the method similar to Khan Academy which allows students to grasp the lessons taught easily. There will be quizzes as well to test students on their understanding on a specific topic. This video lectures are in bite-size lessons to allow students to concentrate and retain the knowledge better. The course will be constantly updated if there is any new content or breakthrough in the industry. The curriculum was developed over many months in order to provide the best way to deliver a well though course.
Throughout this course, we cover a many topics such as:
What is MEWP
MEWP Classification
Types of Scissor Lift
Types of Boom Lift
MWEP Selection Factors
Safety Rules and Regulations
Parts of a Scissor Lift
Emergency Descent System
Tilt Sensor
Scissor Lift Controls
Operational Information
Pre-Inspection
Safety Operation
End of Operation
Case Studies
Catalog
Certification
Message from our instructor John:
"Hi everyone. I hope you are doing well. This is the fourth course ever made by me and I wish that you will find it enjoyable. The course outline was carefully planned out and I hope it will be able to deliver as much value as possible to you"
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**Please note that there are many similarities between this course and the Introduction To Boom Lift Operation (Theory) course as their foundational theory are similar**