Posted By George Wedgwood The HSE offer some advice on MEWPs (as a scissor lift is one of these) and if you go to:http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/mewps.htm Also I have clipped a section of this to summarise the key aspects; Consider the following questions. Height How high is the job from the ground? Application Do you have the appropriate MEWP for the job? (If you are not sure, check with the hirer or manufacturer.) Conditions What are the ground conditions like - is there a risk of the MEWP becoming unstable or overturning? Operators Are the people using the MEWP trained, competent and fit to do so? Obstructions Could the MEWP be caught on any protruding features or overhead hazards, e.g. steelwork, tree branches or power lines? Is there passing traffic, and if so, what do you need to do to prevent collisions? Restraint Do you need to use either work restraint (to prevent people climbing out of the MEWP) or a fall arrest system (which will stop a person hitting the ground if they fall out)? Allowing people to climb out of the basket is not normally recommended – do you need to do this as part of the job? Checks Has the MEWP been examined, inspected and maintained as required by the manufacturer’s instructions and daily checks carried out? Ask these to your supplier and also consider who supplies the harnesses(s) as most hirers don't - ensure an attachment point is also fitted and certified tested. There should aslo be an instruction notice fixed to the platform. Check your insurance for those using it and ask for the hirer's insurance details to ensure the right cover. Ask for competence in setting up (ground conditions and outriggers correctly deployed etc.

Posted By Charley Farley-Trelawney Steve The opeartors are probably IPAF licensed,http://www.ipaf.org/members/health.htm#6 Have a look at the licences and take a copy and tag on to the Method statements JSA and any RA's suppiled to you, although I suspect they will include them anyway. You may need to ensure that the area is cordoned off and you notify all concerned these works are taking place. Do not hesitate to cancel the works if the wind is to strong, or conditions do not favour the use of the kit, and make sure they take the key out when not in use. All the best CFT