Extendable boom platforms
Articulating (jointed) boom platforms
Any combination of the above
Objects falling from lifts
Ejections from the lift platform
Structural failures (collapses)
Electric shock (electrocutions)
Contact with ceilings and other overhead objects
Explanations of electrical, fall, and falling object hazards
Procedures for dealing with hazards
Recognizing and avoiding unsafe conditions in the work setting
Instructions for correct operation of the lift (including maximum intended load and load capacity)
Demonstrations of the skills and knowledge needed to operate an aerial lift before operating it on the job
Demonstrations of the skills and knowledge needed to operate an aerial lift before operating it on the job
Manufacturer’s requirements
An accident occurs during aerial lift use
Workplace hazards involving an aerial lift are discovered
A different type of aerial lift is used
Proper fluid levels (oil, hydraulic, fuel and coolant)
Horn, gauges, lights and backup alarms
Operating and emergency controls
Personal protective devices
Hydraulic, air, pneumatic, fuel and electrical systems
Fiberglass and other insulating components
Missing or unreadable placards, warnings, or operational, instructional and control markings
Cable and wiring harnesses
Outriggers, stabilizers and other structures
Drop-offs, holes, or unstable surfaces such as loose dirt
Inadequate ceiling heights
Slopes, ditches, or bumps
Debris and floor obstructions
Overhead electric power lines and communication cables
Other overhead obstructions
Other hazardous locations and atmospheres
High wind and other severe weather conditions, such as ice
The presence of others in close proximity to the work
Ensure that access gates or openings are closed
Stand firmly on the floor of the bucket or lift platform
Do not climb on or lean over guardrails or handrails
Do not use planks, ladders, or other devices as a working position
Use a body harness or a restraining belt with a lanyard attached to the boom or bucket
Do not belt-off to adjacent structures or poles while in the bucket
Do not exceed the load-capacity limits. Take the combined weight of the worker(s), tools and materials into account when calculating the load
Do not use the aerial lift as a crane
Do not carry objects larger than the platform
Do not drive with the lift platform raised (unless the manufacturer’s instructions allow this)
Do not operate lower level controls unless permission is obtained from the worker(s) in the lift (except in emergencies)
Do not exceed vertical or horizontal reach limits
Do not operate an aerial lift in high winds above those recommended by the manufacturer
Do not override hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical safety devices
Be aware of overhead clearance and overhead objects, including ceilings.
Do not position aerial lifts between overhead hazards if possible
Treat all overhead power lines and communication cables as energized, and stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
Ensure that the power utility or power line workers de-energize power lines in the vicinity of the work
Set outriggers on pads or on a level, solid surface
Set brakes when outriggers are used
Use wheel chocks on sloped surfaces when it is safe to do so
Set up work zone warnings, such as cones and signs, when necessary to warn others
