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Personnel Lift Safety

Personnel Lift Safety. PERSONNEL LIFTS. Purpose : Lifts are a better way to reach overhead areas and are safer than ladders. However, there are safety precautions that must be followed. FALL PROTECTION. Scissors Lifts (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)

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Personnel Lift Safety

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  1. Personnel Lift Safety

  2. PERSONNEL LIFTS Purpose: Lifts are a better way to reach overhead areas and are safer than ladders. However, there are safety precautions that must be followed.

  3. FALL PROTECTION • Scissors Lifts (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) • Fall protection is not necessary or required unless: • the railing has been removed • if both feet are unable to remain on deck

  4. FALL PROTECTION • Aerial Lifts (articulating & telescoping boom lifts) • Fall protection is required due to potential for being bounced out of lift or from climbing out of the basket.

  5. HAZARDS / PRECAUTIONS • TIP-OVER HAZARDS • Do not drive near drop-offs, holes, or loading docks • Do not raise platform on uneven or soft surfaces • Do not drive onto uneven or soft surfaces when elevated • Do not raise platform on slope or drive onto slope when elevated • Do not raise platform in windy or gusty conditions

  6. HAZARDS / PRECAUTIONS • TIP-OVER HAZARDS (continued) • Standing on railing to reach work area rather than repositioning the lift • Traveling to job location with lift in elevated position • Using lift with railing removed • Using lift on uneven or sloped surface • Using near power lines, junction boxes, etc. • Battery charging

  7. HAZARDS / PRECAUTIONS • ELECTROCUTION HAZARD • This machine is not insulated • Maintain safe clearances from electrical power lines and other apparatus • You must allow for platform sway, rock, or sag • This work platform does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically charged conductor

  8. HAZARDS / PRECAUTIONS • OTHER HAZARDS • Do not exceed rated load capacity • Do not use without railings and entry gate in place • Do not use work platform if parts are damaged • Do not use near moving vehicles • Do not stand or sit on guardrails • Do not use under the influence of alcohol or drugs

  9. HAZARDS / PRECAUTIONS • OTHER HAZARDS • Do not override safety devices • Do not leave unattended with key in switch • Do not use ladder or other device to increase size • or working height • Do not use with improperly inflated tires • Do not use with damaged wheels or tires

  10. HAZARDS / PRECAUTIONS • OTHER HAZARDS • An Aerial / Scissor shall not be modified for use as nor used as a forklift, hoist or material lift • It should not be used to raise heavy or bulky material from one elevation to another

  11. HAZARDS / PRECAUTIONS • Work platform is to be used by trained and authorized operators only. It is the operators responsibility to: • Read and understand all caution and danger warnings and operating manuals • Perform daily maintenance inspection • Have all worn or damaged parts replaced • Fasten entry gate/chain/bar • Use work platform only on hard level surfaces

  12. OPERATORS CHECK LIST • INSPECT AND/OR TEST THE FOLLOWING DAILY AND PRIOR TO INITIAL USE • Operating and emergency controls • Safety devices • Personal protective devices • Tires and wheels • Air, hydraulic and fuel system for leaks • Loose or missing parts • Cable and wiring harness • Placards, warnings, control markings and operating manual • Guardrail system • Battery fluid level • Hydraulic reservoir level • Coolant level

  13. BATTERY CHARGING • Battery changing and charging • Keep flames and sparks away. DO NOT smoke near batteries • Wear protective apron, gloves, and goggles when working with batteries • Immediately flush eyes with cold water if electrolytic acid is splattered into them • Turn Emergency Power Disconnect Switch to “OFF”

  14. BATTERY CHARGING- continued • Battery changing and charging • Connect charger AC plug to proper voltage source • Charge batteries. DO NOT leave charger unattended for more than two consecutive days. Severe overcharging and battery damage will result if charger fails to turn off • Disconnect charger from power source • Normal charging will take 10-14 hours

  15. GENERAL MAINTENANCE HINTS • Before attempting any repair work, disconnect battery ground negative (-) lead. • Properly position safety bar if the scissors assembly is raised. • DANGER • Do not reach through scissors assembly without safety bar properly positioned. • Preventative maintenance is the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance.

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