Boom lift and scissor lift JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
Start from this template, add what's different on your site today, and have the crew sign.
| Hazards · Boom lift and scissor lift |
|---|
| Thrown out of the basket |
| Tip-over on slopes, holes or soft ground |
| Crushed against overhead steel or ceilings |
| Power line contact |
Controls
- Test the controls every day before use.
- Boom lift: harness with a short lanyard tied to the basket anchor. Never to a beam or pole.
- Stand on the basket floor. Never climb or sit on the rails.
- Scissor lift: guardrails are the fall protection. Keep the gate closed.
All 4 hazards and 7 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.453
Toolbox talk: Boom lift basics
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Thrown out of the basket
- Tip-over on slopes, holes or soft ground
- Crushed against overhead steel or ceilings
- Power line contact
Controls
- Test the controls every day before use.
- Boom lift: harness with a short lanyard tied to the basket anchor. Never to a beam or pole.
- Stand on the basket floor. Never climb or sit on the rails.
- Scissor lift: guardrails are the fall protection. Keep the gate closed.
- Check the ground for holes, slopes and soft spots. Set outriggers where the lift has them.
- Watch overhead when raising and driving. Keep power line distances.
- Stop for wind over the maker's limit. Only trained people operate.
PPE
- Full-body harness and short lanyard (boom lifts)
- Hard hat
- High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night)
- Steel-toe boots
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.453 · 29 CFR 1926.452(w) · 29 CFR 1926.454
Toolbox talk: Boom lift basics
- Test the controls every day.
- Harness and short lanyard tied to the basket anchor.
- Feet on the floor. Never climb the rails.
- Watch overhead for crush points and power lines.
- Check the ground before you drive or raise it.
The full talk, with questions for the crew →
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site, add what's different today, and have the competent person sign it.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of boom lift and scissor lift?
Thrown out of the basket. Tip-over on slopes, holes or soft ground. Crushed against overhead steel or ceilings. Power line contact.
What controls go in a boom lift and scissor lift JHA?
Test the controls every day before use. Boom lift: harness with a short lanyard tied to the basket anchor. Never to a beam or pole. Stand on the basket floor. Never climb or sit on the rails. Scissor lift: guardrails are the fall protection. Keep the gate closed. Check the ground for holes, slopes and soft spots. Set outriggers where the lift has them.
What PPE is needed for boom lift and scissor lift?
Full-body harness and short lanyard (boom lifts), Hard hat, High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night), Steel-toe boots. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover boom lift and scissor lift?
29 CFR 1926.453; 29 CFR 1926.452(w); 29 CFR 1926.454.
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