Title: Safe Work Procedure Template No. Dee eswb-05-2-2

Exposure to moving parts with the potential to cause harm through entanglement, impact and cutting, shearing, electricity, ergonomics, and slips, trips and falls.

Eye

Protection

Footwear

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  Ensure operator is licensed to Perform High Risk Work – Working at Heights.
  
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  Perform Pre Start Check of all components and platform.
  
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  Report any faults to your supervisor. Do not operate lift if any faults are found and isolate scissor lift by using a Lock Out Tag Out system.
  
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  Ensure the area of operation is clear of debris and is stable and even.
  
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  Ensure all tools and materials are secured to the platform.
  
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  Temporarily fence off the area surrounding the lift to ensure that no one can enter the area during operation.
  
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  Ensure that harnesses are used and attached to appropriate anchor points.
  

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  Always move the lift in the lowered position to enable the operator to have a clear line of sight.
  
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  Do not lean out over rails of platform when working at heights.
  

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  Ensure the lift is rated to take the weight of the load including tools and the persons using the platform.
  

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  Ensure the load weight is evenly distributed on the platform.
  

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  Place sign on bottom control panel to prevent unauthorised movement or operation of machine while in use.
  

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  If fitted, depress ‘Dead Man’ button to prevent movement of machine.
  

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  Lower the lift.
  
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  Detach from anchor points.
  
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  Store in a suitable position.
  
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  Remove power cord from outlet.