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Powered Platforms. Hazards of working on powered platforms. Hinders immediate medical care Requires appropriate use of PPE Keep tools in good repair. 1a. Hazards of working on powered platforms. Use tools correctly Use personal fall protection as required. 1b.
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Hazards of working on powered platforms • Hinders immediate medical care • Requires appropriate use of PPE • Keep tools in good repair 1a
Hazards of working on powered platforms • Use tools correctly • Use personal fall protection as required 1b
Hazards of powered platform use • Understand operation of platforms • Know how to inspect platforms • Be prepared to handle emergency situations 2a
Hazards of powered platform use • Respond appropriately when weather conditions change • Understand the platform’s load rating • Understand hazards of materials and equipment 2b
Emergency action plans • Power failures • Equipment failures • Other emergencies 3a
Emergency action plans • Emergency escape routes • Alarm systems 3b
Operation and use • Don’t exceed platform load rating • Clear platforms of snow, ice, slippery materials • Protect platforms, ropes, lifelines from damage due to acids, corrosives 4a
Operation and use • Protect platforms, ropes, life lines from excess heat • Don’t operate platforms in winds that are in excess of 25 m.p.h. • Test on-site wind velocities using anemometer 4b
Operation and use • Keep platform free of: • Debris • Unused tools • Materials 4c
Inspections • Inspect building support structures every 12 months • Inspect equipment as specified by manufacturer - not to exceed 12 months 5a
Inspections • Inspect platform and components daily before use • Inspect and test governors and secondary brakes as specified by manufacturer - not to exceed 12 months 5b
Inspections • Test secondary brake governor and actuation device • Inspect suspension wire ropes before each use 5c
Fall arrest systems • Falls arrest systems include: • Full-body harness • Lanyards • Rope grabs • Lifelines • Lifeline anchorage points • Riggings 6a
Fall arrest systems • Application limits of the system • Proper anchoring and tie-off techniques • Deceleration distance and elongation of lanyards 6b
Fall arrest systems • Manufacturer’s methods of use • Inspection of the system • Mildew • Wear • Damage • Deterioration 6c
Fall arrest systems • Remove defective parts from service • Storage procedures 6d
Summary of main points • Safe procedures for working on platforms • Safe procedures for using powered platforms • Emergency procedures 7a
Summary of main points • Inspection procedures • Operation procedures • Fall arrest systems 7b