Implement traffic control measures around the scissor lift to prevent other workers or vehicles from getting too close.
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Use ground guides when operating or moving the scissor lift around the workplace.
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Select work locations that do not approach electrical power sources (e.g., power lines, transformers) by at least 10 feet and that do not pose other overhead hazards (e.g., other utilities, branches, overhangs, etc.).
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If the job task requires work near an electrical source, ensure that the worker is qualified and has received the required electrical training. (29 CFR 1910.269; 29 CFR 1910.333; 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V).