Scissorsaerial lift safety programs and information. Over a oneyear period, osha investigated ten preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. Alert highlights specific hazards present in workplaces where scissor lifts are used and controls. Osha hazard alert scissor lift safety construction. Provide specific operational training for each aerial lift.
Aerial lift safety safety toolbox talks meeting topics. Aerial lifts raise workers to different heights in industries such as construction and. Aerial lifts aerial lift fall protection over water in shipyards osha 3452 2011 english. Several osha regulations and ansi standards apply to aerial lifts and include. Workplace hazards involving an aerial lift are discovered. Check out the aerial lift safety training dvd compliance kit for a video, powerpoint, elearning module, handson certification, and forms. 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. Instruction on safe operating procedures, hazard recognition, equipment inspection and ppe for aerial lift operation. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program final 07012014 page 6 of 41 boom. When not used properly, scissor lifts can present a serious hazard to workers. Aerial and scissors lift training program aerial lift fact sheet aerial lift fall protection over water aerial lift safety. This program guides all aspects of the aerial liftelevating work platform safety program for. 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. Observe the operation of aerial lifts, and correct unsafe practices.
Updated voluntary standard for aerial lifts and scissor lifts. Osha publications aerial lifts occupational safety and. Immediately report any unsafe conditions or concerns related to aerialscissor lift safety to their supervisor. New webpage on aerial lifts features hazard recognition. Employees must be provided with an operators manual and a. 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. Here is an example al was working in the aerial lift bucket repairing a sign near some electrical wires. An elevating member, the lower end of which is so attached to a rotating or nonrotating base that permits. Sometimes, workers need to use aerial platforms, aerial ladders, articulating boom platforms, vertical towers, or ladder trucks to reach their. Adhere to owners manual and all provisions in this program. Safety toolbox talk meeting topic on aerial lift safety with tips to operate lifts safely aerial lift safety safety toolbox talks meeting topics s a f e t y t o o l b o x t o p i c s.
Aerial lift fall protection over water in shipyards osha 3452 2011 english. Only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift. Before operating aerial lifts do not modify aerial lift without written permission check safety devices, operating controls before each use check area in which aerial lift will be used for. 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. Osha publications aerial lifts occupational safety and health. 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. Washington niosh has developed a webpage about aerial lifts and their risks to workers. Osha aerial lift training requirements certifymeonline. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program departments that own, rent andor otherwise operate aerial lifts elevating work platforms alewp must. 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. Inexperience with equipment is another common factor in aerial lift accidents. The base of the lift had not been positioned on a flat surface. Aerial lifts safety manual program osha safety manuals.
Despite the many safety features built into todays aerial lifts, working on one still involves risk. Complete the daily preuse inspection checklist before operating any aerial lift. 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. Arizona state university environmental health and safety. Osha safety and health programs to address specific criteria identified below under high and medium risk definitions, including any osha required training, to. Only stand on th for more information or pricing call. Aerial lifts, commonly used on construction sites, expose workers to falls. More specifically it meets or exceeds osha 29 cfr 1926. Aerial and scissor lift safety program unc pembroke. These are the basic knowledge and skills that osha expects have for any person using an aerial lift to know. 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. Employee safety training is an essential part of the cfaes osha safety program for protecting workers from injuries and illnesses. 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. Several osha regulations and ansi standards apply to aerial lifts and include provisions for design.
Aerial scissor lift program aerial scissor lifts pose a serious safety hazard if not used properly. Calosha and other regulatory compliance codes, this program. Lift controls shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations or instructions prior to use to determine that such controls are in. Aerial lift manual environmental health and safety oklahoma. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program university of california berkeley file. Aerial lift safety program environmental health and safety. Aerial lift safety powerpoint elevator occupational. Various aerial lifts are used at the your company name, such as selfpropelled elevating work platforms e. Scissor lifts provide a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks when used. The most common hazards involving aerial lifts are falls, tipovers, ejections, structural failure, and electrocution. Aerial lift operators must complete training and demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and mitigation of hazards associated with the operation of aerial lifts. Osha also puts in place retraining if any accidents, hazards or improper operation of a lift.
The training resources below can be utilized to provide livestock specific. Html pdf key switch controlled elevating and rotating aerial lifts 2002, april 11 english. Contractor safety program risk matrix definition and. Operator training n training must be done by a qualified person experienced with the particular lift model n training must include. 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.
Child and babysitting safety 3 to 4 hour class intended for. 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. 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.
To better support you and your customers, jlg provides information on everything safetyrelated, from inspections and manuals to howtos and manlift safety videos. To prevent these falls and other aerial liftrelated injuries and deaths, niosh developed the aerial lift hazard. Livestock handling safety agricultural safety and health. Aerial lift training osha aerial lift safety training. There are inperson, offsite programs that are expensive and. Osha s safety and health programmanagement guidelines 54 federal register 39043916, january 26, 1989 detail elements critical to the development of a successful safety and health program. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program. At one point the lift shifted and one edge caught the electrical wires. If i can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me. Environmental health and safety aerial lift operator.