Scissor Lift To Access Roof

Aerial lift equipment like boom lifts and scissor lifts require a preparation and caution to ensure safe and successful operation.

Scissor lift to access roof.

Aerial lift operations are an integral part any rooftop contracting or maintenance work. Osha has different requirements for fall protection in aerial lifts. We apologize for the lateness of this response. Cherry pickers have been mentioned but it s the correct type of cp you require.

Scissor lifts move in a straight up and down vertical direction only. This is directly from genie an aerial lift manufacturer. A scissor lift is also enclosed with guardrails but does not articulate like a boom lift does. As experienced ventilation contractors the team at moffitt mechanical knows a thing or two about safely working with aerial lifts.

When we conducted a roof replacement in our factory the contractors utilised the scissor lift as a means of accessing the roof and also that they were clipped onto as we knew they would be all over the roof as is the case with your guys we had netting installed within the building. Scissor lift with the cage extended still leaves the problem uncertainty of accessing a roof where the person is uncertain of it s integrity. Scissor lifts are helpful for reaching heights and areas that are easier to access. When using a scissor lift in an elevated position and other methods i e extension ladders are determined to be more hazardous would it be legally permissible to kneel or sit on a small platform i e 211 x 911 scaffold grade plank resting and secured to the midrails of the lift.

Scissor stair ensures free space under the roof hatch roof hatches combined with a scissor stair are ideal for applications where occasional but also frequent access to the roof is required. The wide stair treads 480 mm and larger roof hatch with an opening of 1 000 x 1 500 mm simplify taking materials to upper areas roof. If you access from the boom lift on the safe side of the warning line you re okay. Scaffold access as stated introduces new possibly more risks from the assembling.

Scissor lifts dear mr. Staying safe on the roof.