Aerial Lift Safety II Aerial Lift Safety II Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Aerial Lift Safety II In the construction industry, aerial lifts are the source of a variety of serious injuries, including falls, electrocutions, and crushing injuries from being caught between or striking against objects. Given the SIF potential, it is imperative that you are trained and operate the equipment in a safe manner. Before you use a lift, conduct a thorough pre-use inspection. Check the vehicle components, including the fluid levels, the brake and steering mechanisms, the tires, hydraulic line wear (particularly where they are routed though the equipment frame) or dry rot, the lower-level controls, and the warning devices. Once that check is complete, inspect the personal protective devices – the guard rails, the harness, the lanyard, and the rated attachment point. Check the outriggers and stabilizers and look for missing lock pins or mechanical fasteners. If there are charts or manuals that are missing or unreadable, have them replaced. To prevent falls, ensure your harness and lanyards are properly secured and are fitted correctly. Keep access gates closed and stand firmly on the floor or platform. Never tie off to a pole or adjacent structure, unless you have a double leg lanyard and are transitioning out of the basket. Do not climb on or lean over the guardrails, and don’t use planks or ladders on the platform of a raised aerial lift. Before you ascend in an aerial lift, assess the environment around you, ensuring stable surfaces, any obstructions you may encounter, and other people working in the vicinity. When it comes to aerial lift do’s and don’ts, do: • Assume all overhead wires are energized • Stay at least ten feet away from electric wires and electrical equipment that could be energized • Ask to have power lines de-energized if maintaining ten feet from them isn’t possible • Avoid positioning the lift between overhead obstructions • Set outriggers on pads or on a level surface • Use wheel chocks on sloped surfaces • Set up a work zone around the lift, marking it with cones and signs • Use internal grabrails for stability. Avoid using the railings for balance. This can lead to pinch injuries to your hand. On the flip side, there are several things you always want to avoid. Do not: • Exceed the lift’s load capacity limits, • Exceed the vertical or horizontal limits, • Use attachments that are not approved by the manufacturer • Carry items larger than the platform. The lift isn’t a crane, so don’t use it like one. • Avoid driving the lift when the platform is raised, even for short distances. • Never operate the lower controls except in an emergency or with the expressed permission of everyone working in the lift. Finally, when you’re working outdoors and experience high winds, bring the lift down and cease all work at heights. What qualifies as high winds may vary, depending on the height at which you’re working and other environmental factors. Consult the operator’s manual for guidance. Thirty mile per hour winds are always too dangerous to work in, but lower wind speeds may warrant stopping work depending on the particular circumstances. By following these simple steps, you’ll reduce the likelihood of experiencing a serious injury while operating or working from an aerial lift. Additional Comments Trainer Name * Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Picture Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 52.43MB reCAPTCHA If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Δ
