Boom Lift/ Scissor Lift Operator Daily Checklist
Author: Novade Solutions
Stay safe and compliant by inspecting boom and scissor lifts daily with this operator checklist.
Published on: 9/24/2025Boom Lift/ Scissor Lift Operator Daily Checklist
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Items to Check
1. Operated by trained and authorized personnel only. He must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine and must remain sober at all time
2. Full-body safety harness with dual lanyard & shock absorber available for use when on board platform / deck.
3. Safety provision of Lifeline ( if required ), harness, rope grabs, SWL / Max person signboard, toeboards, barricades, surrounding area effectively cordon off.
4. LP certificate not expired i.e. not more than 6 months from test / inspection date.
5.Tires not severely worn or torn & have adequate pressure.
6.Guardrails & work platform properly secured & not damaged (e.g. cracked welds, loose / missing parts).
7. Slide-out extension platform / deck can be secured by pins and all fasteners properly tightened.
8. Hydraulic fluid within safe level (check only with platform / deck fully lowered).
9. Battery fluid within safe level
10. Operate from chassis / base (not platform / deck) to confirm warning devices (i.e. horn, lowering alarm) working.
11. Operate from chassis / base to confirm no leakage from hydraulic cylinders & no missing / loose parts.
12. All controls at chassis / base & platform / deck can function. (NOTE: return all controls to neutral after check)
13. Check that nothing is obstructing the travelling path, provide ground guide and check that access is sufficiently levelled and stable for travel, i.e. no open side, drop, floor opening etc.
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Boom Lift/ Scissor Lift Operator Daily Checklist
General Information
Add Photo
Document.pdf
Sheets.xlsx
Items to Check
1. Operated by trained and authorized personnel only. He must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine and must remain sober at all time
2. Full-body safety harness with dual lanyard & shock absorber available for use when on board platform / deck.
3. Safety provision of Lifeline ( if required ), harness, rope grabs, SWL / Max person signboard, toeboards, barricades, surrounding area effectively cordon off.
4. LP certificate not expired i.e. not more than 6 months from test / inspection date.
5.Tires not severely worn or torn & have adequate pressure.
6.Guardrails & work platform properly secured & not damaged (e.g. cracked welds, loose / missing parts).
7. Slide-out extension platform / deck can be secured by pins and all fasteners properly tightened.
8. Hydraulic fluid within safe level (check only with platform / deck fully lowered).
9. Battery fluid within safe level
10. Operate from chassis / base (not platform / deck) to confirm warning devices (i.e. horn, lowering alarm) working.
11. Operate from chassis / base to confirm no leakage from hydraulic cylinders & no missing / loose parts.
12. All controls at chassis / base & platform / deck can function. (NOTE: return all controls to neutral after check)
13. Check that nothing is obstructing the travelling path, provide ground guide and check that access is sufficiently levelled and stable for travel, i.e. no open side, drop, floor opening etc.