Are you looking for ways to improve your safety factor when it comes to your lift operations? The same kinds of risk management strategies for cranes can also be applied to lifts in many situations. Crane crews are advised to avoid working directly under an elevated load; lift crews should do the same. Crane operators are often expected to have a work plan for critical lifts and the same should apply when a crew uses a scissor lift or similar equipment when loaded near or at capacity. There should be specific safety procedures and workflow guidelines for such situations. Crane operators are expected to know the tipping capacity for their machines and never use a visual tip indicator to guide them on acceptable loads. When it comes time to repair or maintain a lift, it is critical to use only the manufacturer-recommended procedure for disassembly, replacement, or repairs of lift parts.

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