Transcript Aerial Lift Safety - Murray State University

Lift
Safety
EZ Up 10’ Lift
Training Objectives
 Identify
lift hazards
 Understand OSHA equipment requirements
 Know how to inspect equipment
 Take necessary precautions when working in
or near a lift to prevent accidents and injuries
Lift Hazards
 Falling
out of the lift
 Tipping vehicle over
 Power lines
 Overhead obstructions
 Falling objects
Know The Equipment
 Operating
and maintenance manual are
kept on the lift
 Occupants Allowed - 2
 Platform Capacity – 396 pounds
 Platform Height – 9’ 6”
 Platform Width – 2’ 2”
 Platform Width Extended – 5’ 6”
Load Capacity
 Occupants
Allowed – 2
 Load Capacity – 396
lbs.
Controls
 Controls
both in lift and on vehicle
 Controls within easy reach of operator
 Controls are plainly marked as to function
 Lower controls can override lift controls
 Except for emergencies, lower controls
only operate with permission from
worker(s) in lift
Trained & Authorized
Operators
 Only
operate lifts if trained and authorized
 Understand operating instructions
 Receive hands-on training
 Know how to inspect equipment and
work area
 Demonstrate how to safely operate
equipment
Fall Protection (?)
 Fall
protection is NOT
needed when lift is used
properly as directed by
the manufacturer
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The guardrail system is
the fall protection system
No guardrails are to be
removed
Do not climb on or lean
over rails
Use only on indoor, flat
and level surfaces
Fall Protection (if needed)
 Fall
protection would only be needed
when lift is used outdoors or on bumpy,
uneven flooring
 Wear a full-body harness with a lanyard
attached to the lift
 Inspect fall protection equipment before
use
 Never tie-off to an adjacent structure
 Lanyards will be kept with lift in Central
Plant
Equipment Inspections
 Look
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for:
Cracked welds
Hydraulic leaks
Damaged control cables and loose
connections
Tire damage
 Perform
control check and lift test
 Report issues to Transportation for repairs
Work Area Inspections
 Look
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for:
Uneven floor levels
Bumps and floor obstructions
Debris
Overhead obstructions and high-voltage
conductors
Before Entering the Lift
 Conduct
inspections of lift and work area
 Ensure load is within rated capacity
 Make sure vehicle is on a solid surface
 Designate employee to watch
 Put the key switch on the Platform Control
position
 Make sure the Stop/Emergency buttons are
deactivated
 Put on hard hat (fall protection, if needed)
Working in the Lift
 Always
stand firmly on the lift floor
 Don’t sit or climb on the edge of the lift
 Never use a ladder
 Never use a plank between the lift and
another surface as a work platform
 Never lean over the edge of the rails or
put your feet on the rails
While Driving the Lift
 Look
in the direction of travel and keep a
clear view of the path of travel
 Watch out for nearby pedestrians
 Maintain a safe distance from overhead
obstructions
 Limit travel speed to match conditions
Driving Operations
 Press
right green button to select the driving
function
 The joystick enable lever must be pressed at all
times for the lift to operate
 Handle the joystick to control the driving of the
vehicle
 Travel speed is proportional and is controlled by
the movement of the joystick
 Release the joystick to stop the vehicle
 Brake is automatic
 Press black button to activate wheel blocking
device, can travel in straight line only
Lift/Lower
Function
Speed
Control
Driving
Function
Joystick
Control
Emergency
Stop
Wheel Blocking Device
Lifting/Lowering Operations
 Press
the left green button to select the
lift/lower function
 The joystick enable lever must be pressed
at all times for the lift to operate
 Push the joystick forward to lift the basket
 Push the joystick backward to lower
basket
 Release the joystick to stop the vehicle
Safe Work Practices
 Keep
at least 10 feet away from power lines
 Report malfunctions immediately
 Prevent ropes, cords, and hoses from
entangling with lift
 Before lowering the lift make sure the area
underneath is clear
 Always wear a hard hat while in the lift
Remember
 After
using the lift make sure to plug the lift
back in to recharge the batteries
Summary
 Lifts
are useful but can also be hazardous
 Only trained employees can operate the lift
 Inspect equipment and the work area before
each use
 Understand and follow safe work practices,
always wear a hard hat and wear fall
protection as needed based on inspection of
work area