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If there is a machine breakdown or if the operator becomes
incapacitated it may be necessary to perform an emergency rescue
from the ground. Emergency rescues must be rehearsed routinely.
While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, we are not able
to guarantee the completeness and accuracy of these instructions and you should therefore not rely on them.
Nationwide Platforms Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on the contents of this information sheet which has
been produced as additional GUIDANCE ONLY and is not intended to replace the manufacturer’s manual. You
should refer to the manufacturer’s manual.
You should not operate this Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) unless you are suitably trained and fully
familiarised with its operation and the emergency procedures set out in the manufacturer’s manual. Operating
plant necessarily involves risk of injury to the person.
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Emergency Lowering Instructions
SkyJack Electric Scissor Lifts
Machine Range: 3226, 4226, 4626 and 4632
• Will there be a second person in the vicinity of the
machine to undertake a rescue if required?
• Have both the operator and rescuer been familiarised
with the ground controls?
• Can the rescuer gain access to the ground controls?
i.e. Ensure that the machine is not parked with the
ground controls facing a wall or similar obstruction.
• Is the key in the ground control to allow the rescuer
to switch power from basket to ground controls?
Before starting work consider the following:
• It is imperative that an inspection be carried out to
ensure the lowering of the platform is not hindered by
obstructions such as steel work, pipes, cables, etc. It
may be necessary to retract the extension deck prior
to lowering.
• If the operator has been incapacitated ensure they
will not be put in additional danger by lowering of the
platform. Remember that completing a rescue in 4-6
minutes may be critical.
• If unsure seek help (it may be necessary to carry out
a mid air rescue).
• Carefully plan each action before starting to lower
the platform.
Before attempting to lower platform:
