Scissor Lift Pre-Start Checklist
 
A daily pre-start check for electric and rough terrain scissor lifts, so faults are found and the scissor lift is tagged out before anyone goes up.
 
What's included
Scissor lift details, type, site and last service date
A weekly operator log for Monday to Sunday
Before starting checks: tyres, chassis and scissor arms, hydraulics, platform, guardrails and gate, extension deck, capacity plate, pothole protection, outriggers, battery and fluids, and logbook
After starting checks: ground controls, emergency stops, emergency lowering, platform controls, drive, steering and brakes, tilt alarm and interlocks, overload sensing, and horn and alarms
A faults and tag-out log so a faulty scissor lift is taken out of use until it is repaired
A one-page instruction sheet with step-by-step guidance and tips
 
When to use it
At the start of every shift, before the scissor lift is used
When a new operator takes over the machine
After a fault has been repaired
 
Make it yours
Fully editable in Microsoft Word. Add your logo, change any item to suit your workplace, and print it or use it on screen. Review it with your workers before you start using it.