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SSOW 036 Winching a Scissor Lift

A safe system of work is a formal procedure which results from systematic examination of a task in
order to identify all the hazards. It defines safe methods to ensure that hazards are eliminated or
risks minimized.

PPE! Make sure you have your safety Winch condition: as part of your documented
footwear, bump cap, hi-vis, gloves and checks the winch must be visually check and
harness. subject to function tests

Accessories: in order to safely winch Manoeuvre the machine to align with
equipment the vehicle must have the 5 the center of the ramp; never winch
Tonne Two Leg Lifting chains. These must products at an angle.
be recorded in the WPSCR, inspected
Annually!

Attach the shackle and sling or lifting Once attached to the winch and under tension,
chains to the manufacturer approved winch release the scissor lift brakes as detailed in the
point. manufacturers manual.

HSEQ Department Author: Bob Tantrum Date 09/11/2021 Reviewed: 11/2022 Version: V3