Introduction Have you ever wanted to reach something way up high on a shelf? Or have you ever watched construction workers who need to reach up a tall utility pole? A scissor lift is a device that can ...

It’s important to realize working at heights always has its risks. In fact, falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and as of 2011, falls rank No.1 on OSHA’s top ...

While mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) come in many forms, today’s electric scissor lift equipment offerings are changing the game. “In the past, MEWPs were powered by the biggest, most powerful ...

The most prevalent kind of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are self-propelled scissor lifts, which employ a scissor mechanism consisting of folding supports that move vertically in an 'X' ...

While boom lifts have long enjoyed an array of accessories to enhance their productivity, accessories available for scissor lifts - especially those included as standard equipment - have lagged a bit ...

Scissor lifts have carved their vertical niche in both indoor and outdoor work, and manufacturers have expanded the number of electric models available based on demand from both rental houses and ...

Over a one-year period, OSHA investigated 10 preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA’s investigations found ...