Scissor Lifts

A scissor lift is a type of Work Platform it can be Static (has no forward or reverse movement when elevated) or mobile.  Vertial movement is by the use of a pantograph (folding supports in a criss-cross "X" pattern), known as a scissor mechanism. 

There are Two categories of Scissor Lift Work Platform, these are:

• 1A - Rider - Electric & I.C.E. - Static Vertical - Driven into position  - can’t drive elevated.
• 3A - Rider - Electric & I.C.E. - Mobile Vertical - can drive elevated.

Courses available are:-

• Novice Operator:  A person with little or no experience of driving a Work Platform 
• Experienced Operator:  A person who uses the Work Platform regularly but has never undertaken a formal course and test.
• Conversion:  A person who is certificated on one category of Work Platform but needs to drive a different category. (An Operator cannot convert from a pedestrian operated truck to a rider operated truck)
• Refresher Re-test:  A person who holds a certificate to operate the Work Platform but needs their skills updating in accordance with HSE guidelines 

The course lengths below show the minimum time it will take to become a competent operator - course lengths may vary from those shown depending on the skill levels and competence of the operator.