Although rare, the collapse of scissor lifts can be prevented if employers:
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Ensure that safety systems designed to stop collapsing are maintained and not bypassed.
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Never allow the weight on the work platform to exceed the manufacturer’s load rating.
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Never allow equipment other than the scissor mechanism to be used to raise the work platform (e.g., using a forklift to lift the work platform).
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Keep the lift from being struck by other moving equipment on the worksite.