Scissor Lift Daily Checklist
A daily pre-use checklist for the scissor lift to verify the condition and functionality of all critical hydraulic, mechanical, safety, and control components, ensuring the equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for reliable elevated work platform operations at the start of each working day.
Gibraltar Building Products - QAP
03/16/2026
Scissor Lift Daily Checklist
This procedure outlines the daily inspection of a scissor lift to ensure all safety and operational components are functioning properly before use. It helps verify critical systems such as emergency controls, overload protection, wheels, warning devices, platform components, and hydraulic equipment to maintain safe operation and compliance with inspection requirements.
Procedure Max Score: 14
Emergency Stop Device
Power is cut when button is pressed and should only be manually controlled.
Emergency Descend Device
Instruction should be attached and even without power, platform should be able to descend if controlled.
Overload Limiter
When overloaded, the operation will stop with alarm sound.
Wheel/Tire Check
There shouldn't be any cracks on track or wheels.
Warning Light and Alarm
Light and alarm should work when unit is on operating, ascending, and descending.
Platform
When expanding a platform, indicate information such as weight limit, capacity, and fixing pin status.
Hydraulic device/cylinders
These should not have problems like leaking. Damage or worn out on hydraulic motor, pipe & cylider.
Source: Gibraltar Building Products - QAP (Community Member)