Is This a Safe Way to Use a Scissor Lift?

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Scissor lift safety pitfalls to avoid The workers in this photo are committing at least two dangerous safety violations that any OSHA inspector would jump all over:

Using the side rails of the scissor lift as a ladder—can the rail support the worker's weight? I can't say for sure because I didn't read the manufacturer's operator's manual but I'll bet these workers didn't, either
There's fall protection equipment but nobody's using it.

The Moral: Make sure workers use scissor lifts and other elevated platforms the way OSHA requires and the manufacturer's instructions stipulate What's at Stake Meet Declan Sullivan […]

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Is This a Safe Way to Use a Scissor Lift?

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