Despite the many safety features built into todays aerial lifts, working on one still involves risk. Aerial and scissor lift training vivid learning systems. Livestock handling safety agricultural safety and health. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program university of california berkeley file. Contractor safety program risk matrix definition and. If i can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me. Osha also puts in place retraining if any accidents, hazards or improper operation of a lift.
Complete the daily preuse inspection checklist before operating any aerial lift. Bureau of labor statistics data boom lifts accounted for almost 70% of the aerial lift deaths half of the falls from boom lifts. It is the policy of the university of north carolina at charlotte to train employees on the hazards of operating aerial lifts and to ensure such equipment is safety maintained. An aerial lift truck shall not be moved when the boom is elevated in a working position with personnel in the basket, except for equipment which is specifically designed for this type of operation. Over a oneyear period, osha investigated ten preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. To file a complaint by phone, report an emergency, or get osha advice, assistance, or products, contact your nearest osha office or call us tollfree at 1. Only stand on th for more information or pricing call. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program. Prior to operating an aerial lift, the employee shall perform a preoperation safety inspection as follows using the appropriate aerial lift inspection checklist in appendix b. Updated voluntary standard for aerial lifts and scissor lifts. Lift controls shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations or instructions prior to use to determine that such controls are in. There are inperson, offsite programs that are expensive and. Employers are responsible for keeping workers safe. Sprickman acting chief division of occupational safety programming.
To better support you and your customers, jlg provides information on everything safetyrelated, from inspections and manuals to howtos and manlift safety videos. Scissor lifts provide a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks when used. Immediately report any unsafe conditions or concerns related to aerialscissor lift safety to their supervisor. More specifically it meets or exceeds osha 29 cfr 1926. Scissorsaerial lift safety programs and information. Aerial lift training osha aerial lift safety training. Aerial lift safety program environmental health and safety. Aerial lifts, commonly used on construction sites, expose workers to falls. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program final 2018 page 2 of 40 table of contents click on any heading in the table of contents to be taken to it. Aerial lift safety safety toolbox talks meeting topics.
Aerial scissor lift program aerial scissor lifts pose a serious safety hazard if not used properly. Aerial and scissor lift safety program unc pembroke. Alert highlights specific hazards present in workplaces where scissor lifts are used and controls. Osha safety and health programs to address specific criteria identified below under high and medium risk definitions, including any osha required training, to. Session objectives identify aerial lift hazards understand osha equipment requirements know how to inspect equipment take necessary precautions when working in or near an. The new american national standards institute ansi standard for mobile elevated work platforms mewps, such as boom and. Pet dog and cat cpr, choking and first aid 3 to 4 hour course to help care for our pet in an emergency. Aerial lift platforms such as boom lifts, scissor lifts and stock pickers, are called mobile elevating work platforms or mewps.
Several osha regulations and ansi standards apply to aerial lifts and include. Aerial lifts aerial lift fall protection over water in shipyards osha 3452 2011 english. Aerial and scissor lift program osha safety plan eav002. Employee safety training is an essential part of the cfaes osha safety program for protecting workers from injuries and illnesses. Osha hazard alert scissor lift safety construction. Sometimes, workers need to use aerial platforms, aerial ladders, articulating boom platforms, vertical towers, or ladder trucks to reach their. Washington niosh has developed a webpage about aerial lifts and their risks to workers. Make sure the base unit controls are working properly so that someone on the ground can lower the lift if the operator is unable to work the controls. For those employers who use aerial lifts and scissor lifts in their day to day operations, its important to have an effective plan in place to deal with the potential impact on your businesses when osha.
To prevent these falls and other aerial liftrelated injuries and deaths, niosh developed the aerial lift hazard. At one point the lift shifted and one edge caught the electrical wires. The operator shall be trained in safe operations and made familiar with the manufacturers manual, especially those parts which relate to operation, maintenance, and safety of aerial devices. Inexperience with equipment is another common factor in aerial lift accidents. Trainers can easily access training purchased titles anywhere with the lynx player app available on any device train as many employees as you need, as often as you need flexible rental options. New webpage on aerial lifts features hazard recognition. Adhere to owners manual and all provisions in this program. The most common hazards involving aerial lifts are falls, tipovers, ejections, structural failure, and electrocution. Osha aerial lift training requirements certifymeonline. Here is an example al was working in the aerial lift bucket repairing a sign near some electrical wires. The base of the lift had not been positioned on a flat surface.
Aerial and scissors lift training program aerial lift fact sheet aerial lift fall protection over water aerial lift safety. Environmental health and safety aerial lift operator. Aerial lifts safety manual program osha safety manuals. This program guides all aspects of the aerial liftelevating work platform safety program for.
Child and babysitting safety 3 to 4 hour class intended for. Various aerial lifts are used at the your company name, such as selfpropelled elevating work platforms e. Observe the operation of aerial lifts, and correct unsafe practices. Check out the aerial lift safety training dvd compliance kit for a video, powerpoint, elearning module, handson certification, and forms. Html pdf key switch controlled elevating and rotating aerial lifts 2002, april 11 english. Aerial lift operators must complete training and demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and mitigation of hazards associated with the operation of aerial lifts. Employees must be provided with an operators manual and a. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program departments that own, rent andor otherwise operate aerial lifts elevating work platforms alewp must. Serious osha aerial lift violations sixfigure proposed fine. Several osha regulations and ansi standards apply to aerial lifts and include provisions for design. The purpose of this section is to outline policies and procedures for the safe operations of scissors lift and aerial lifts operated by your company employees. Osha publications aerial lifts occupational safety and health. Only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift. The training resources below can be utilized to provide livestock specific.
Calosha and other regulatory compliance codes, this program. An elevating member, the lower end of which is so attached to a rotating or nonrotating base that permits. Operator training n training must be done by a qualified person experienced with the particular lift model n training must include. Administrative controls warning line or a safety monitor workers who are required to perform work on elevated surfaces should be familiar with the ohio state fall protection program and work closely. Osha publications aerial lifts occupational safety and. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program final 07012014 page 6 of 41 boom. Workplace hazards involving an aerial lift are discovered. Instruction on safe operating procedures, hazard recognition, equipment inspection and ppe for aerial lift operation. Arizona state university environmental health and safety.
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