Yellow Card (Learn To Operate A Scissor Lift)

Scissor Lift Training Course Content

• Identify hazards and implement controls

  • Recognise a hazard

  • Hierarchy of hazard controls

• Conduct routine checks

  • Check log book and complete entries

  • Set up the Scissor Lift

  • Pre-start checks

  • After-start checks

  • Emergency procedures and manual lowering

• Operate Scissor Lift

  • Operate in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions 

  • Manoeuvre in tight areas in forwards and reverse

  • Operate Scissor Lift slowly and accurately

  • Conduct tasks at height

  • Use the push-out deck

• Complete Scissor Lift operations

  • Park safely

  • Pack up (where applicable)

  • Conduct post operation inspection

  • Complete fault recording in log book

Boom Lift (Under 11 Metres) Course Content

• Identify hazards and implement controls

  • Recognise a hazard

  • Hierarchy of hazard controls

• Conduct routine checks

  • Check log book and complete entries

  • Set up Self-drive Boom Lift under 11 metres

  • Pre-start checks

  • After-start checks

  • Emergency procedures and manual lowering

• Operate Self-drive Boom Lift under 11 metres

  • Operate in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions 

  • Understand the Load Chart and how to get the maximum height and / or reach from the EWP

  • Manoeuvre in tight areas in forwards and reverse

  • Operate Self-drive Boom Lift slowly and accurately

  • Conduct tasks at height, including driving at height

  • Use all functions on the Self-drive Boom Lift under 11 metres 

• Complete Self-drive Boom Lift under 11 metres operations

  • Park safely

  • Pack up (where applicable)

  • Conduct post operation inspection

  • Complete fault recording in log book