Safety Procedures Before Use
Training
Only trained and authorized workers are allowed to use an aerial lift. Training should cover:
- Dangers such as electrical hazards, falls, being struck by objects, and falling objects.
- Procedures for dealing with hazards safely.
Aerial and Scissor Lift Training
- Recognizing and avoiding unsafe conditions at the worksite.
- How to handle materials on the lift.
- Instructions on how to properly operate the lift (including maximum intended load and capacity limits).
- Hands-on demonstrations to show the skills and knowledge needed to safely operate the lift before using it on the job.
- When and how to inspect the lift.
- How to report any equipment defects or maintenance needs.
- Requirements from the manufacturer.
Retraining
Workers should be retrained if:
- There’s an incident while using an aerial lift.
- Workplace hazards involving an aerial lift are discovered.
- A different type of aerial lift is used.
Employers should also retrain workers if they observe them using an aerial lift improperly.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-1. Which of the following would require retraining for an aerial lift operator?
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