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Chapter 3 – Safety

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Prestart Inspection

Perform a prestart inspection before each shift as de-

scribed in Chapter 7. Do not use the aerial platform on

the job unless you are trained and authorized to do so.

Work Place Inspection and Practices

Do not use the aerial platform as a ground connection

when welding. The welding ground clamp must be at-

tached to the same structure that is being welded. Elec-

trical current flow can be very intense, causing serious

internal damage to some components.

Inspect the area before and during aerial platform use.

The following are some potential hazards that may be in

the work place.

  • Debris

  • Slopes

  • Drop-offs or holes

  • Bumps and floor obstructions

  • Overhead obstructions

  • Unauthorized persons

  • High voltage conductors

  • Wind and weather conditions

  • Inadequate surface and support to withstand load

forces applied by the aerial platform in all operating

configurations

Before using the aerial platform in any hazardous (classi-

fied) location, make certain it is approved and of the type

required by ANSI/NFPA 505 for use in that particular lo-

cation.

Know and understand the job site traffic-flow patterns and

obey the flagmen, road signs, and signals.

While operating the aerial platform, a good safety prac-

tice is to have qualified personnel in the immediate work

area to:

  • Help in case of an emergency.

  • Operate emergency controls as required.

  • Watch for loss of control by platform operator.

  • Warn the operator of any obstructions or hazards

that may not be obvious to them.

  • Watch for soft terrain, sloping surfaces, drop-offs,

etc. where stability could be jeopardized.

  • Watch for bystanders and never allow anyone to be

under, or to reach through the booms while operating

the aerial platform.

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Danger

Pinch points may exist between moving compo-

nents. Death or serious injury will result from be-

coming trapped between components, buildings,

structures, or other obstacles. Make sure there is

sufficient clearance around the machine before

moving the chassis, booms, or platform. Allow suffi-

cient room and time to stop movement to avoid con-

tact with structures or other hazards.

Always look in the direction of movement. Drive with care

and at speeds compatible with the work place conditions.

Use caution when driving over rough ground, on slopes,

and when turning. Do not engage in any form of horse-

play or permit riders any place other than in the platform.

Secure all accessories, containers, tools, and other ma-

terials in the platform to prevent them from accidentally

falling or being kicked off the platform. Remove all ob-

jects that do not belong in or on the aerial platform.

Never steady the platform by positioning it against an-

other platform.

Do not operate the aerial platform if it is damaged or not

functioning properly. Qualified maintenance personnel

must correct the problem before putting the aerial plat-

form back into service.

Operation

Use three points of support when entering or exiting the

platform. For example, use two hands and one foot when

climbing into the platform.

Never cover the platform floor grating or otherwise ob-

struct your view below. Make sure the area below the

platform is free of personnel before lowering.

Keep both feet positioned firmly on the platform floor.

Operate the controls slowly and deliberately to avoid jerky

and erratic operation. Always stop the controls in neutral

before going in the opposite direction.

Do not dismount while the aerial platform is in motion or

jump off the platform.

Properly stow the aerial platform and secure it against

unauthorized operation at the end of each work day, be-

fore transporting, or if it is left unattended.

Tip-Over and Falling Hazards

Operate the aerial platform only on a firm, flat, level sur-

face capable of withstanding all load forces imposed by

the aerial platform in all operating conditions. Refer to the

General Specifications chart for the maximum wheel load

and ground pressure. Raise the booms only when the

aerial platform is on level ground.

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Danger

The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes un-

stable. Death or serious injury will result from a tip-

over accident. Do not drive or position the aerial

platform for elevated use near any drop-off, hole,

slope, soft or uneven ground, or other tip-over haz-

ard. Do not raise the boom in winds above 45 km/h

(28 mph).

All platform occupants must wear a fall restraint device

connected to a lanyard anchor point.