Job hazard analysis: scissor and boom lift operation
Use scissor lifts and boom lifts to work at height, such as above-ceiling work, exterior finishing, and overhead installation.
- 4 steps
- 5 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Safety boots, High-visibility vest, Harness and lanyard where the lift type requires it
1. Pre-use inspection
What could go wrong
Hydraulic leaks, damaged guardrails, controls that don't work
How we control it
Complete the inspection before every shift. Don't use a lift with a failed item; tag it out.
2. Check the floor and the route
What could go wrong
Holes, slopes, soft ground, overhead obstructions, power lines
How we control it
Walk the route first. Cover or barricade openings. Keep the required distance from overhead lines. Check the floor can carry the lift.
3. Raise and work
What could go wrong
Tip-over, being crushed against a ceiling or beam, falling objects
How we control it
Stay inside the rails and keep the gate closed. Don't exceed the rated load. Never use the lift as a crane. Barricade the area below.
4. Lower, park, and charge
What could go wrong
People walking under the platform; a charging cord across a walkway
How we control it
Lower fully, park out of the way with the key removed, and route the charging cord safely.
- Only people who are trained and authorized should operate a lift.
- High winds and storms stop outdoor lift work. Follow the manufacturer's wind limit.
When to use it
Use it each time you use a lift on a new task or in a new area.
Review it with the crew before the work starts, change anything that doesn't match how you'll do the job, and update it when the method, the equipment, or the site changes.
Use this JHA in Reldro
- It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
- Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
- Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
