Aerial Lift Training

AERIAL LIFT OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING
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Its required everywhere you go.
Why Safety Training?
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Why Safety Training?

Its as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Training reduces the risk of accidents and

injuries to you and those you work with
2. Training reduces operating costs (How?)

3. OSHA requires it no matter who you are or
how long youve been operating.

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Welcome to the Hard Hat Training Series!
Intro_ 1_a: Welcome

Welcome to the Hard Hat Training series. Today you will learn about the set-up
and safe operation of aerial lifts. We will strive to provide information that will
increase your knowledge and help to make you a better operator.

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Aerial lifts are a common sight
Intro_1_b: Aerial lifts are a common sight

Aerial lift platforms are great tools to conduct work at heights and increase
production efficiency. These machines lift personnel, along with tools and materials,
from 10-12 feet in the air to as high as 100 feet.

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Equipment anatomy & inspections
Intro_1_c: Equipment anatomy & inspections

During this training well take a look at the different types of lifts and their anatomy.
Well also show you why its important to conduct a thorough pre-shift inspection
each day before putting a lift into service.

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Stability of aerial lifts
Intro_1_d: Stability of aerial lifts

We will look at aerial lift stability and the importance of knowing the machines
capacity.

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Safe operations
Intro_1_e: Safe operations

We will emphasize the importance of planning each lift and setting up the machine
properly so as to avoid hazards and obstacles around the worksite.

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6 most common hazards
Intro_1_f: 6 most common hazards

We will introduce the six most common hazards associated with aerial lift operation
and show you how to recognize, avoid or minimize them.

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Completion of course
Intro_1_g: Completion of course

When you complete this training you should be familiar with the types of aerial
lifts used by your company, have an increased knowledge of how to set up and
safely operate them and be able to recognize and avoid the most common hazards
associated with their use.

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Types of lifts
Intro_2_a: Types of lifts

Aerial lifts have made it safer and easier to lift personnel and their tools to great
heights. If used correctly, this equipment provides quick and safe access to work
areas that at one time could only be reached from scaffolding or a cranes man
basket. Collectively, theyre called Aerial Work Platforms, but individually they
have many different names. To avoid confusion well define the four main types
of lifts.

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Bucket trucks
Intro_2_b1: Bucket trucks

Vehicle mounted aerial lifts are mounted on trucks or vans and are often referred
to as bucket trucks, cherry pickers or boom trucks. They are most commonly used
along public roads and highways by public works and road maintenance crews or
utility companies.

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Self propelled boom lifts
Intro_2_c: Self propelled boom lifts

Self-propelled aerial lifts can be either a straight boom or an articulating boom.
Theyre commonly used on construction sites and around industrial plants for
maintenance personnel.

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Scissor lifts
Intro_2_d: Scissor lifts

Self-propelled scaffolding are commonly called scissor lifts and can be used on
smooth flat surfaces or rough terrain, depending upon the type. These are mostly
used indoors, but there are models that can be used outdoors as well.

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Standards
Intro_3_a1: Standards
These are the main OSHA and ANSI standards concerning aerial lifts. Many states
have additional standards as do some industries such as Maritime, Mining and
Offshore oil platforms. Its your responsibility to know all federal, state and local
rules that apply to your machine and jobsite. If you are not sure, ask your
supervisor or safety coordinator.

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Load tests
Intro_4_c: Load tests

Load tests of aerial lifts should be performed on a regular basis, especially if there
have been any structural repairs. Load tests will determine whether the lift can
handle its capacity through all of its functions. For boom-supported lifts, these will
test its stability and show the condition of the hydraulic components including the
lift cylinders and extension cylinders.

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Lift components and anatomy
Lift Components
Visual inspection
Engine, refueling & chassis
Turret section and boom
Scissor and mast sections
Lift controls and platform
Anat_1_a: Lift components and anatomy

In this section well look at components and anatomy of the self-propelled aerial
lift and give a general description of each. Well go over general things to look for
while performing a pre-shift inspection of the lift, but there are so many different
types and models that its impossible to describe them all in detail. Thats why its
important to be familiar with the operators manual for each type of machine you
operate.

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Self-propelled, boom-supported aerial lifts
Lift Components
Visual inspection
Anat_1_b: Self-propelled, boom-supported aerial lifts

A typical self-propelled, boom-supported, aerial lift has either a straight or
articulating hydraulic boom that is mounted on a counter-weighted chassis.

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Visual inspection
Lift Components
Visual inspection

Anat_2_a: Visual inspection

Every machine is required to have operating instructions on the machine at all
times. These can be found in the operators manual and on warning labels and
decals.

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Decals & warning labels
Lift Components
Visual inspection

Anat_2_d1: Decals & warning labels

All nameplates and markings should be in place and in readable condition. Most
operators manuals will have a list of the decals and labels that should be on the
machine and a way of ordering replacements.

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Lift Components
Visual inspection

Anat_3_a: Engine, hydraulics & chassis

In this section we will cover the inspection of the engine, hydraulics, and lift
chassis, and discuss the importance of their maintenance.

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Refueling
Lift Components
Visual inspection

Anat_3_b2: Refueling
Never refuel the machine with the engine running and only in an open, wellventilated area away from sparks. Never start the engine if you smell or detect
propane, gasoline, diesel or any other explosive substance. Use a soapy solution
in a spray bottle to check for propane leaks. Never use a match or a lighter.

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Battery condition
Lift Components
Visual inspection

Anat_3_b4: Battery condition

Proper battery condition is essential for good engine performance and
operational safety. Always use protective clothing and eyewear when working
with batteries. Batteries contain acid, which should be neutralized with baking
soda and water in the event of a spill. Avoid contact with electrical terminals.

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Fasteners
Lift Components
Visual inspection

Anat_4_b2: Fasteners
The fasteners that bolt the turret to the chassis should be checked to see if they
are loose or if theyve been stretched.

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Lift Controls
Lift Components
Visual inspection
Anat_6_a: Lift Controls

In this section we will cover the lift controls on the ground and in the platform.

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Balance and leverage
500 lbs
250 lbs
250 lbs
X 20 ft
500 lbs
X 10 ft
= 5,000 ft lbs
10 ft
20 ft
= 5,000 ft lbs
Stab_1_a1: Balance and leverage

Stability of the machine is based upon the principle of balance and leverage. The
concept of the teeter-totter is a good way to explain stability. When a teetertotter is in perfect balance, the torque created by the weight times the length of
the lever arm on one side of the pivot point must equal the torque created by the
weight times the lever arm length on the other side.
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Lifts leverage
Center of
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Tipping point
Stab_1_a2: Lifts leverage

For all aerial lifts, the torque on the side of the machine must always be greater
or the lift will tip over. The lifts torque or leverage is the effective weight of the
machine times the distance from the center of rotation to the wheel or outrigger.

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Ground pressure
Stab_1_a4: Ground pressure

The pressure applied to the ground is the greatest when the boom is located
directly over the outrigger or wheel, because this one outrigger or wheel is
supporting most of the load. When working on soft soils its wise to set up on
firm ground or on pads. Otherwise, theres a chance the wheel or outrigger could
sink into the ground and tip the lift over.

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Safety meetings
Oper_1_a2: Safety meetings

Safety meetings are ideal for planning safe lifts. These meetings can be extensive
or informal gatherings to make sure everyone is on the same page and all of the
hazards have been identified. Often, the biggest hazard in aerial lift operation is
lack of planning and then trying to make-do with undersized or inadequate
equipment.

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Demonstration of ability
Oper_1_b2: Demonstration of ability

Before anyone is allowed to operate an aerial lift on their own they should be
able to demonstrate they are familiar with all operational and safety devices on
the machine, including:

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Power
contact
Aerial lift hazards
Power line contact
Falls from tipover

Falls from platform
Struck or crushed by lift
Maintenance related accidents
Other hazards
Haz_2_b1: Power line contact

Power line contact is the accidental contact of any metal part of an aerial lift with
a high-voltage power line. A single contact can result in multiple deaths and
crippling injuries. Each year roughly 150 people are killed by power line contact.
About three times that number are seriously injured.

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Accident profiles from OSHA website
Aerial lift hazards
Power line contact
Falls from tipover

Falls from platform
Other hazards
Haz_2_c: Accident profiles from OSHA website

The following accident profiles will show just how quickly things can go wrong
when an aerial lift is used for a job or purpose it was not intended for. Add to that
a few safety procedures that were ignored and fatalities or injuries are the result.
These profiles are taken from the OSHA website. Only the names of the
companies and the manufacturer of the equipment have been withheld.

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Accident profile #1
Aerial lift hazards
Power line contact
Falls from tipover

Falls from platform
Other hazards
Haz_2_d: Accident profile #1

An employee had been assigned to paint a metal utility pole with a spray gun. He
was working from an aerial lift and had painted one side of the pole. As he was
rotating the bucket of the aerial lift so that he could paint the other side of the
pole, he leaned back in the bucket, and the back of his neck contacted a 7960volt overhead power line. The employee received an electric shock, which
knocked him out of the bucket and into the bed of the aerial lift truck. Two
coworkers broke his fall and administered cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Unfortunately, the injured employee had no heartbeat and was not breathing
when the emergency medical team arrived. He had been electrocuted.

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InspectConclusion
wire rope
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Power line contact
Falls from tipover

Falls from platform
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Haz_2_g1: Conclusion
In conclusion: Never attempt to rescue someone who has been shocked and is
unconscious. Wait until the lines have been de-energized. Never be fooled into
thinking the lines have been de-energized without confirmation from the electric
company. Sometimes the breaker will reset itself. Never try to use a pole or board
to knock an unconscious person away from the lift. The pole or board could
conduct the electricity also.

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Falls from tip over
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Maintenance Related
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

Other hazards
Haz_3_a: Falls from tip over

Falls from tip over is the next most common hazard associated with aerial lifts.
There are lots of ways this can happen its not always because of overloading.
The most common cause of tip over is working on a slope or incline. Many
machines now have tilt control sensors to prevent them from being raised into an
unstable position or bubble levels to help level the machine. Some tip overs are
the result of not using the outriggers or extendable axels that are part of the lift,
as the following accident will show:

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Accident profile #2
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

Other hazards
Haz_3_b: Accident profile #2

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on May 8, 1996, Employee #1 and #2, roofers, were
using a telescopic boom lift, from a height of approximately 60 ft to place ridge
caps atop a section of roof on a breezeway connection. The vehicle toppled over
and Employees #1 and #2 fell to ground with a 30-degree slope, for a total fall of
approximately 80 ft. Employee #1 sustained a broken right wrist, fractured ribs,
and a fractured leg. Employee #2 sustained severe facial and head injuries,
internal injuries, and fractured ribs. The extendable axles were not extended
while the lift was being operated; this was in violation of the manufacturers
recommendations and cautions.

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Working on slopes
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

Other hazards
Haz_3_d2: Working on slopes

Know the maximum slope and grade for which the lift is rated and never exceed
it. Some aerial lifts may be equipped with tilt sensors. These sensors as well as
other safety devices must be operational and never be altered or disabled. Never
depend upon the tilt alarm as a level indicator.

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Stability enhancing devices
Aerial lift hazards

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Haz_3_d3: Stability enhancing devices

If equipped, use all stability enhancing means such as outriggers, outrigger pads,
stabilizers or extendable axles.

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Rough terrain
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
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Haz_3_d5: Rough terrain

Use extreme care when traveling over unstable or rough surfaces .

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Allowable side forces
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
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Other hazards
Haz_3_d8: Allowable side forces

While elevated, do not push or pull on any object outside of the platform. Check
the operators manual for maximum allowable side forces.

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Avoid bouncing boom
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
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Haz_3_d9: Avoid bouncing boom

When maneuvering the machine or platform near obstacles, use the slowest
speed to avoid bounce of the platform.

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Other hazards
Haz_4_a: Introduction
One in five of the most common hazards in aerial lift operation is falls from the
platform. In the majority of these cases, there was no fall protection being used
and the operator was climbing on the rail or outside of the platform during the
lift. In a few cases, the lift was struck by another vehicle causing the boom to flex
and throwing the operator from the platform. Consider the following accident:

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Accident profile #3
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

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Haz_4_b: Accident profile #3:
Employee #1 and a coworker were at the intersection of two streets to repair a
signal light. They could not locate the problem from the ground, so they moved
the bucket truck into the intersection for Employee #1 to work out of the
elevated basket. The bucket was being lowered and was at a height of
approximately 15 ft when a semi-truck struck it. Employee #1, who was not
wearing a safety belt, was thrown out. He was taken to Port Huron Hospital,
where he was pronounced dead. The employer was cited for violations of no
accident prevention program; providing no hard hats; not providing and
maintaining signal, signs or barricades; no traffic control devices; and, no safety
harness use in a man lift. What went wrong?

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Dont climb down an elevated boom
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
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Haz_4_d4: Dont climb down an elevated boom

Never attempt to climb down the boom from a raised platform.

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Wear fall protection
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
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Haz_4_d5: Wear fall protection

Always wear a harness with a lanyard that is connected to the designated
anchorage point. Never tie off to the railing if it is not a rated anchorage point.

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Keep free-fall to a minimum
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

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Haz_4_d6: Keep free-fall to a minimum

The lanyard and tie-off point should be such that if you are thrown out of the
platform your free-fall will be limited to 6 feet or less. For example, if you have a
6 foot lanyard tied off to an anchorage point on the top rail and a vehicle hits the
lift causing the boom to flex, you could be tossed up six feet making your free fall
12 feet! In this case you must use a shorter lanyard or tie off lower in the
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Haz_5_a: Struck or crushed by lift

Twelve percent of the accidents associated with aerial lifts are being struck or
crushed by the machine. These can be broken down into two categories; the
operator is struck or crushed or the machine strikes or crushes some other
person working near the lift. Both are a result of the operator not being aware of
his surroundings or familiar with the controls. Consider the following accident.

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Accident profile #4
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

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Haz_5_b: Accident profile #4

Employee #1 was operating an aerial lift to install insulation brackets in the
ceiling of a warehouse. He had the boom of the lift turned to the backside of the
base platform, a position in which the operating controls are reversed. Employee
#1 was elevated to the roof and was snug against a rafter. He apparently wanted
to move away from the rafter and pushed forward on the control lever to move
forward. With the controls reversed, he was actually pushing against the rafter
instead. Employee #1s body was pressed against the control lever and he
became caught between the lift basket and the rafter. He was unable to free
himself and he died of asphyxia. What went wrong?

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Keep hands safe
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
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Haz_5_d3: Keep hands safe

Keep hands inside the platform when moving the lift or swinging the platform
near obstacles. Some machines will have an inner rail to grasp onto to keep you
from pinching or crushing your hand when maneuvering in tight quarters. Use it.

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Barricade area if needed
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

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Haz_5_d4: Barricade area if needed

When setting up for a lift you may need to barricade the area around the machine
to protect pedestrians and keep vehicles away.

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Wear hard hats below
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

Other hazards
Haz_5_d7: Wear hard hats below

Workers on the ground associated with the lift operation should wear hard hats
and other suitable protection.

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Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

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Haz_6_a: Maintenance related accidents

Aerial lifts that arent kept in good repair account for ten percent of all aerial lift
accidents. Never operate an aerial lift that is damaged or in need of repair.
Frequent and periodic inspections can help identify problems with the machine
before a failure can occur. Consider the following accident:

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Accident Profile #5
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

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Haz_6_b: Accident Profile #5:

Employee #1 was a foreman for a tree trimming service. He was approximately
30 ft above the ground when the aerial boom he was operating fell from the truck
on which it was mounted. He suffered head, leg, and internal injuries, and was
transported to the hospital. Subsequent investigations revealed that the bolts
that secured the base of the boom to the truck mounting had sheared off. Nine of
the bolts were rusty, indicating old breaks; 16 of the bolts showed fresh metal
without rust. From the front of the truck, the nine rusty bolts were located on the
backside of the boom drive gear. What went wrong?

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Never use lift as a ground for welding
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform

Other hazards
Haz_6_d5: Never use lift as a ground for welding

Never use the lift as a ground for welding. This could send an electrical current
through the machine that could damage some components.

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Aerial lift hazards

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Haz_7_a: Other hazards

Of the five accidents in the other category three of them were related to loading or
unloading the lift. Consider the following:

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Accident Profile #6
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform
Other hazards
Haz_7_b: Accident Profile #6:

Employee #1, a truck driver, was delivering two scissor lifts to a construction
site. He was backing the second lift from a Lowboy transporter when he ran off
the ramp and the lift fell, landing on its side. Employee #1 was thrown to the
ground, fracturing his upper left arm and several ribs. The scissor lift could have
been driven off the ramp remotely, using a cable-connected controller. Other
drivers had used these controllers routinely, and the employer has directed all
drivers to use the remote system in the future, and not to ride the units. What
went wrong?

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Never push or pull another object
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform
Other hazards
Haz_7_d5: Never push or pull another object

Never use the lift to push or pull another object. Never use the boom to try to free
another machine by lifting.

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Do not operate in bad weather
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform
Other hazards
Haz_7_d8: Do not operate in bad weather

Never operate a lift during inclement weather, unless approved by the manufacturer
for this purpose.

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Medications
Aerial lift hazards

Power line contact
Falls from tipover
Falls from platform
Other hazards
Haz_7_d9: Medications
If you are taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs you should obtain medical
advice on whether it is ok to use an aerial platform.

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Conclusion
Conc_1_a1:
Aerial lifts, like all equipment, can inflict serious injury or death when misused or
abused. Improper training, poor operation, failure to perform preventive
maintenance, and failure to inspect can have serious consequences.

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Conclusion
Conc_1_a2:
Safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in aerial lift operations, from
operators to maintenance personnel. You can help ensure safe operation by
knowing and following all safe work practices and safety regulations that are
applicable to your workplace.

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Why Safety Training?

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Why Safety Training?

1. Training reduces the risk of accidents and

2. Training reduces operating costs (How?)

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Intro_ 1_a: Welcome

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Aerial lifts are a common sight

Intro_1_b: Aerial lifts are a common sight

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Equipment anatomy & inspections

Intro_1_c: Equipment anatomy & inspections

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Stability of aerial lifts

Intro_1_d: Stability of aerial lifts

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Intro_1_e: Safe operations

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6 most common hazards

Intro_1_f: 6 most common hazards

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Intro_1_g: Completion of course

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Intro_2_a: Types of lifts

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Intro_2_b1: Bucket trucks

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Self propelled boom lifts

Intro_2_c: Self propelled boom lifts

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Intro_2_d: Scissor lifts

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Intro_4_c: Load tests

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Lift components and anatomy

Anat_1_a: Lift components and anatomy

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Self-propelled, boom-supported aerial lifts

Anat_1_b: Self-propelled, boom-supported aerial lifts

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Engine, refueling & chassis

Anat_2_a: Visual inspection

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Decals & warning labels

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Anat_2_d1: Decals & warning labels

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