Safety Alert
Overturns of JLG 500RTS scissor lifts
Overturns of JLG 500RTS scissor lifts
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- FOD1-2011
- Machinery and EquipmentWorking at Height
- CorrosionMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Valve
- Functional testingOperating and work proceduresPre-use checks
Summary
HSE alerts owners and operators to three fatal JLG 500RTS scissor-lift overturns involving failed oscillating axle lockout valves and ineffective lift/drive interlocks. It emphasises daily inspection and function testing, compliance with applicable JLG service bulletins, updated manuals, and testing from ground controls first where possible.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
FOD1-2011. Themes: machinery and equipment, working at height.