Mobile Lifts and Elevated Work Platforms

SAFETY ACTIVITY: Review your company's elevated work platform or forklift safety reminders. View video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HFck1_Fmhs

(1) You must make sure personnel are trained before they are permitted to operate an aerial lift.

(a) General instruction on the inspection, application, and operation of aerial lifts.

Include recognizing and avoiding hazards associated with their operation.

(b) Purpose and use of manuals.

Include proper storage of the manuals on the vehicle when not in use.

(d) Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the aerial lift.

(e) Factors affecting stability.

(f) Purpose of placards and decals.

(g) Workplace survey.

(h) Safety rules and regulations pertinent to the industry.

(i) Authorization to operate an aerial lift.

(j) Operator warnings and instructions.

(k) Proper use of personal fall protection equipment.

(a) Location of the manuals;

(b) Purpose and function of all controls;

SUPERVISORS: Mobile Scissor Lifts shall only be operated by trained personnel. A competent person shall complete a daily documented inspection of the equipment before each day’s work. Any equipment found to be in need of repair shall be pulled from operation until repairs are completed. Ensure the lift is situated on firm level ground before the platform is elevated. DOWNLOAD MANUFACTURER’S OF ANY FORKLIFT OR ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM AND REVIEW SAFETY REMINDERS

REFERENCE: WAC 296-869-20025

FREQUENCY: Initial Training and if necessary.

NOTES: NICA offers an Elevated Work Platform Training contact nicasafety@gmail.com.

SAFETY MEETING QUESTION (answer required as attendance at this Safety Meeting): Where should the manufacturer’s Operator Manual be stored?

Text this answer to your supervisor if participating in text safety meetings.