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Safety

October 28, 2024 READ TIME: 3 MINS

The Reason For Scissor Lift Lanyard Attachment Points

Understanding where to attach a lanyard on a scissor lift is critical for ensuring operator safety. Learn about the proper attachment points and safety guidelines to reduce risks and keep your team protected while working at height.

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Most equipment manufacturers, backed by OSHA and ANSI regulations and interpretations, agree that wearing a body harness and lanyard while operating a scissor lift is not required. In some cases, wearing the personal protective equipment (PPE) may add risk.

For instance, narrow-based scissor lifts have tipped over due to the force and momentum of a person falling from the side. When an operator is wearing a body harness and tethered to the lift by a lanyard, they are unable to jump clear of the machine as it falls.

Scissor Lift Lanyard And Site Specific Rules

Why do scissor lift manufacturers install lanyard attachment points?

Because some companies have site specific rules that require body harnesses and lanyards for scissor lifts, manufacturers install attachment points to better comply. Doing so ensures the operator is at least tied to a structurally sound point located low on the platform.

Body harnesses and lanyards can create a false sense of security. Education on the differences between fall restraint and fall protection for operators is vital. If misunderstood and misapplied, it can create more risk and harm.

ProLift’s safety team supports you with answers related to scissor lift safety. Contact us with questions or to learn more about available training classes.

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Training Materials

ProLift offers a selection of safety training materials for your internal forklift programs. Make your classroom preparation easier with video training kits, daily inspection checklists, lock-out/tag-out kits, operator wallet cards and more.