TITLE:	ES&H Manual
DOCUMENT ID:	6147 Appendix T1 Aerial Work Platforms

1.0 Purpose

An operator must perform preoperational inspection of the aerial work platform in accordance with the equipment operating manual. Use the Daily Inspection Checklist provided in the operator’s manual. Immediately report any equipment deficiencies to the Jefferson Lab Material Handling Safety Representative (MHSR) (ext. 7406).

· Notify the MHSR and the appropriate supervisor of any unsafe situations.

· Do not operate equipment if any safety devices have been altered or are malfunctioning.

· Remove damaged or defective equipment from service immediately.

· Do not operate the work platform above other personnel. Warn personnel not to work or walk under a raised boom or platform. Use spotters in congested areas. Consider cordoning off the area to prevent personnel from walking under the platform.

· You MUST maintain a clearance of AT LEAST 10 ft between any part of the machine or its load and any electrical line or apparatus carrying up to 50,000 volts. One foot additional clearance is required for every additional 30,000 volts or less.

· Test the aerial lift by operating all function controls from the ground station prior to operation from the platform.

· Operate equipment only on firm, level surfaces.

· Do not operate high speed travel controls when driving equipment on inclines (such as driving up or down the end stations’ truck access ramps).

· Never use a ladder in the basket of an aerial platform.

· Keep your feet on the deck of the platform.

· Do not exceed platform capacity.

· Aerial work platforms must not be operated on public highways unless accompanied by an “escort vehicle” directly behind. The escort vehicle must have its emergency flashers operating.

· Always drive in the forward direction, except when maneuvering. Keep in low speed when it is necessary to drive in reverse.

Use safety equipment:

Safety Hard Hat

must be worn except in special situations where use may interfere with safe, efficient work. Permission to work without a hard hat may be obtained from the MHSR or designee.

The designees for Physics Division would be the Area Safety Warden/Work Coordinator or their alternates, as appointed by the appropriate Physics Division Department Head.

Safety Body Harness

must be worn by all personnel on the work platform at all times and must be secured to proper attachment on the platform. Do not attach belt to an adjacent pole, structure, or equipment while working from an aerial platform. Keep platform gate closed at all times.

Only load and unload a platform from positions above ground level in accordance with the operator’s manual.

Park battery-powered, aerial work platforms indoors when not in use.

Park propane and diesel fueled equipment outdoors or in adequately ventilated buildings when not in use.

The platform must be in the lowered position when parked or unattended.

Secure or disable the platform when not in use.

Operators are responsible for fueling the equipment. Operators will ensure that the spare propane tank is full prior to operating the aerial work platform.

The storage and handling of liquid fuels (such as gasoline, propane, and diesel fuel) shall be in accordance with the safety procedures outlined in ES&H Manual Chapter 6170 Vehicles and On-Site Transportation.

Aerial work platform breakdown

In the event an aerial work platform breaks down with an operator on the platform, the operator should use the auxiliary power controls according to the operator’s manual. If the aerial work platform does not have an auxiliary power source, the operator must remain on the platform and call for assistance. (DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLIMB DOWN!) A suspended platform must not be left unattended. When an aerial work platform is damaged in an accident, it shall be locked and tagged out of service. The MHSR will be notified immediately. The aerial work platform shall not be returned to service until repaired and appropriate acceptance testing has been completed and approved.

Using lower-level controls:

· Do not operate lower-level controls unless the employee in the platform gives permission (except in an emergency).

· Ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the machine operating characteristics and the ground control functions.

· Communication should be maintained with the person on the lift.

2.0 References:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.67 Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3) Selection and Use of Work Practices

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453 Aerial Lifts

ANSI A92.3 Manually Propelled Elevating Work Platforms

ANSI A92.5 Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms

ANSI A92.6 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms

ANSI/NFPA No.30 storage and handling of liquid fuels, such as gasoline and diesel fuel

ANSI/NFPA No.58 storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas

US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual

Manufacturers’ Operating and Safety Manuals

ISSUING AUTHORITY	APPENDIX AUTHOR	APPROVAL DATE	EFFECTIVE DATE	EXPIRATION DATE	REV.
ESH&Q Division	Manny Nevarez	06/01/06	06/01/06	06/01/09	0

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