Aerial Work PlaAerial Work Pla

Shawn C. SmithRoderick NerneyRoderick Nerney,

atform Safetyatform Safety

h, NAVFAC HQ MSFSC TC-East, MSFSC TC East

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• Introductions

Purp

Thi t ti ill idThis presentation will provideguidance to the safety profesin order to raise awareness tin order to raise awareness thazards, regulations and mitistrategies concerning the usAerial Work Platforms (AWP)

pose

e ssional o theo the igation e of ).

BackgroundPart 1• Types/ Use• Governing regulationsg g• Operators licensing

Part 2 Unit FamiliarizationInspectionInspectionPart 3 Operational Safety• Worksite inspection

Part 4 PPE

n and

Short V

1. Qualified – traine2. Unit Inspection (in3. Site Inspection4. PPE

Version

d and familiarizedncluding full function test)

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Maitenance platforms• Maitenance platforms

we call it?

ent

atform

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Another

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r Name?

Equipment uunder ANSI 92.x

Other Acceess Equipment

Where do w

• PWC• PWC• Constructio• Shipyards• Airfields• Airfields• Ships

o CVN, LHAo AS AOEo AS, AOEo LMSR, Fo Barges

• Buildingsg

we find them?

on sites

A, LHDE AKEE, AKEFSS

Navy Mishapps – Aug 2006

Causes of DeLifts in ConstLifts in Const

% o f De

Electrocutions 11%

Collapses/tipovers

Falls

17%

Caught in/between

Collapses/tipovers

7%

Struck by/against 9%5%

#

#Data for sc issor lifts do not m eet Bureau of Labor

Sourc e: U S Bureau of Labor Statis tic s dataSourc e: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statis tic s data

eath from Aerial truction, 1992-99truction, 1992 99

eaths

26%

43%

44%26%

30%

Boom-supported lifts = 144 deaths

Scissor lifts = 64 deaths

pp

Statis tic s public ation c riteria

Deaths fromConstruction,Construction,

% o f D e

C o n s t r u c t io n l a b o r e r s

E le c t r i c a l w o r k e r s *

1 2 %

P a in te r s 1 6 %7 %

I r o n w o r k e r s * *

C a r p e n te r s

4 %

4 %

#

O th e r t r a d e s * * *

I r o n w o r k e r s#

# D a t a f r o m s c is s o r lif t s d o e s n o t m e e t B u r e a u o f L a b* E le c t r ic ia n s , e le c t r ic ia n a p p r e n t ic e s , p o w e r in s t a lle r* * S t r u c t u r a l m e t a l w o r k e r s a n d w e ld e r s a n d c u t t e r s* * * I n c lu d e s p lu m b e r s , p ip e f it t e r s a n d s t e a m f it t e r s , bd r y w a ll in s t a lle r s

S o u r c e : U . S . B u r e a u o f L a b o r S t a t is t ic s d a t a

m Aerial Lifts in by Trade, 1992-99by Trade, 1992 99a t h s

2 3 %

2 2 %4 5 %

2 3 %

S c is s o r l i f t s

B o o m - s u p p o r t e d l i f t s

3 8 %2 9 %

b o r S t a t is t ic s p u b lic a t io n c r it e r iar s , a n d t h e ir s u p e r v is o r s

b r ic k m a s o n s a n d s t o n e m a s o n s ,

Regulatory/ov

• Occupational SafetyAdministration (OSHAdministration (OSH

• American National (ANSI)(ANSI)

• Department of NavyU it d St t A• United States Army(USACE)

• Others• MSHA

versight guidance

y and Health HA)HA)Standards Institute

yC f E iy Corps of Engineers

Regul

• Code of federal Ro 1910.67 Vehicle-M

and Rotating Worgo 1926.453 Aerial L

lations

RegulationsMounted Elevating rk Platforms Lifts

American NatioInstiInsti

Scaffold Industry of Am92.x series

ANSI/SIA A92 2 2001 Vehicle MoANSI/SIA A92.2-2001 Vehicle-MoRotating Aerial Devices

ANSI/SIA A92.3-2006 Manually PrAerial Platforms

ANSI/SIA A92.5-2006Boom-SuppPlatforms

ANSI/SIA A92.6-2006 Self-PropelPlatforms

ANSI/SIA A92 7-1990 (R1998) AirANSI/SIA A92.7-1990 (R1998) AirVehicle-Mounted Vertical Lift D

ANSI/SIA A92.8-1993 (R1998)VehInspection and Maintenance DInspection and Maintenance D

ANSI/SIA A92.9-1993Mast-Climbi

onal Standards titutetitute

merica,

ounted Elevating andounted Elevating and

ropelled Elevating

ported Elevating Work

lled Elevating Work

rline Ground Supportrline Ground Support Deviceshicle-Mounted Bridge DevicesDevicesing Work Platforms

Navy

OPNAVINST 11240 8 18OPNAVINST 11240.8 18MANAGEMENT OF CIVSUPPORT EQUIPMENTSUPPORT EQUIPMENT

3. Applicability. This instpp ymanagement of general including automotive vehgweight handling, railwayof equipment, afloat andq p

Policy

8 Jun 088 Jun 08 VIL ENGINEERING T IN THE NAVY.T IN THE NAVY.

ruction applies to the pppurpose equipment.

hicles, construction, , ,, and associated types ashore.

Navy Policy

5 Responsibilities5. Responsibilitiesa. Commander, Naval FaciCommand(COMNAVFACCommand(COMNAVFACprincipal responsibility as NCESE f i l ti thCESE, for implementing th(a) and (b), as they apply to

y- Continued

ilities Engineering CENGCOM) is assignedCENGCOM), is assigned Navy single manager for h li i i fhe policies in references o the Navy.

Navy G

NAVFAC P300 MANAGENGINEERING SUPP

(a) Determine requirement(a) Determine requirement(b) Programming and budg( ) Utili ti(c) Utilization.(d) Maintenance and opera

uidance

GEMENT OF CIVIL PORT EQUIPMENT ts.ts.geting for acquisition.

ation

NAV

S 3NAVSUP Publication 53MANAGEMENT OF MATEQUIPMENT (MHE) ANEQUIPMENT (MHE) ANMOBILE SUPPORT EQU

Page 4 4 “For elevating w• Page 4-4, “For elevating wlicensing requirements doc300 shall be followed.”300 s a be o o ed

VSUP

38 ( 3)38 (Rev. 3) TERIALS HANDLING D SHIPBOARDD SHIPBOARD UIPMENT (SMSE)

work platforms thework platforms…the cumented in NAVFAC P-

NAV

NAVAIR 4790 2 Naval ANAVAIR 4790.2 Naval AProgram (NAMP)

• Support Equipment (

VAIR

Aviation MaintenanceAviation Maintenance

(aviation)

Regul

EM385 -1-1 22 M VEHICLE-MEM385 -1-1 22.M VEHICLE-MELEVATING AND ROTATINGPLATFORMS (Aerial Devices(

• 22 M 01 Vehicle mounted e• 22.M.01 Vehicle-mounted ework platforms (aerial liftsboom platforms/lifts (knucp (mounted boom lifts) shall constructed per ANSI/SIA A22 M 02 V hi l t d• 22.M.02 Vehicle-mounted ework platforms shall be opand maintained as specifieand maintained as specifiefor that piece of equipmen

lations

MOUNTEDMOUNTED G WORKs/Lifts).)

elevating and rotatingelevating and rotating , to include articulating

ckle boom lifts), trailer-),be designed and A92.2.l ti d t tielevating and rotating

perated, inspected, tested, ed in the operating manualed in the operating manual nt.

Regul

22.M.06 Fall protection.pa. Tying off to an adjacent po

or equipment while workini l lift h ll t baerial lift shall not be perm

b. Employees shall always sthe floor of the basket andthe floor of the basket andclimb on the edge of the baladders, or other devices f

c. A harness and lanyard, or length or design with a suisuch that any fall over thesuch that any fall over the cause impact with the grouworker when working frommounted aerial lift. > See S

lations

ole, structure ng from an

itt dmitted.tand firmly on

d shall not sit ord shall not sit or asket or use planks, for a work position.r deceleration device of itable height anchorage platform edge shall notplatform edge shall not

und, shall be worn by a m the basket of a vehicleSection 21.

Regul

• 1910.67(a)(1)• "Aerial device." Any vehy

telescoping or articulatito position personnel.

lations

hicle-mounted device, ing, or both, which is used

29CFR

Lift t l t b t t d d il• Lift controls must be tested dailymust be trained. [1910.67(c)(2)(ii)

• Employees must work within theB d b lt ith l d t bBody belts with lanyards must bBody belts are for positioning on

• Harnesses may be used in lieu oL d li it t t b d d• Load limit must not be exceededmust be set; outriggers used, if schocked; if on incline. [1910.67(c

i l lift t k t baerial lift trucks may not be movelevated in a working position w[1910.67(c)(2)(viii)] Upper and lo

t b l i l k d Lmust be plainly marked. Lower coverriding the upper controls. [1

1910.67

[1910 67( )(2)(i)] O ty. [1910.67(c)(2)(i)] Operators i)] e basket. [1910.67(c)(2)(iv)] b d [1910 67( )(2)( )]be used. [1910.67(c)(2)(v)] nly, not for fall protection.of body belts.d [1910 67( )(2)( i)] B kd. [1910.67(c)(2)(vi)] Brakes so equipped; and wheels c)(2)(vii)] Unless designed,

d h th b ived when the boom is with workers in the basket.

wer controls are required and t l t b id d fcontrols must be provided for

1910.67(c)(2)(ix)]

Navy Requirem

NAVFAC P 300NAVFAC P-300• 3.9 Construction, Specialized

Operator Testing and Licensio Figure 3-8 shows equipment tho NAVFAC Equip Code Equip Do 5460 Man lift/Aerial Platform

3 9 2 P l d Ph i l Q• 3.9.2 Personal and Physical Qo (a) Age. Must be at least 21 if o

operating or preparing to opera

ments (NAVFAC)

d and Railroad Equipment ing Programhat these rules fall underDescription

Q lifi tiQualificationsoperating CONUS. Must be 18 if ate OCONUS.

Navy Requirem

3 9 3 P i it S f t• 3.9.3 Prerequisite SafetyExaminations, and PerfoTests All Applicants for inTests. All Applicants for ininstructed and tested on aSafety Precautions, activitspecific applicants must pdemonstrate operating properformance qualificationperformance qualification develop tests as needed, activity requirements.y q

ments (NAVFAC)

I t ti W itty Instruction, Written ormance Qualifications nitial licensing shall benitial licensing shall be all applicable procedures of ty safety guidance, and

pass the written tests and oficiency by passing the test Each activity shouldtest. Each activity should to support their individual

Responsibili

• MANUFACTURERS• DEALERS

OWNERS• OWNERS• USERS• OPERATORSOPERATORS• LESSORs and LESSEES

ities

S

Manufa

• Use sound engineering pracUse sound engineering prac• Use quality control and test

proceduresP id l f ti• Provide manuals for operati

• maintenance/repair, and pa• Offer training material to aidOffer training material to aid• meeting their responsibilitie• Provide weather resistant s

operation and safety manual

acturers

cticescticest

i f ting, safety,artsd others ind others in storage for

Dea

• Perform a complete pre-delivi t l l t lprior to sale, lease, or rental.

• Offer training to owners, useroperatorsoperators.• Familiarization of unit upon d• Supply all manuals with mach

lease, or rental.• Use only identical or equivale

replacement partsreplacement parts.• ANSI A92.5 = Page 2, Section 5• ANSI A92.6 = Pages 4-5, Section 5

alers

very inspection

rs, and

delivery.hine upon sale

ent

Own

• Follow manufacturer’s recoFollow manufacturer s recomaintenance / inspection plan• Allow only qualified employ

complete inspections and repa• Train maintenance personn• Train operators• Train operators• Store manuals in weather r

container.

• ANSI A92.5 = Pages 2-4• ANSI A92.6 = Pages 6-8ANSI A92.6 Pages 6 8

ners

ommendedommended n.yees toairs.nel

resistant

Lessors a

• Responsibilities are the saResponsibilities are the sapreviously stated depending role, dealer, owner, user, or o

• ANSI A92.5 = Page 8ANSI A92.5 Page 8• ANSI A92.6 = Page 14

nd Lesses

ame asame ason theoperator

Us

• Comply with manufacturer’sComply with manufacturer sinspection requirements

• Ensure pre-start inspections• Ensure compliance with ope

section of applicable ANSI responsibility manualresponsibility manual

• ANSI A92.5 = Pages 4-6ANSI A92 6 P 8 11• ANSI A92.6 = Pages 8-11

ers

ss

serator

Navy Training

• Proof of Operator Training shall request. Proof of Training shall cfollowing information:o 1. Name of Traineeo 2.Name od Entity providing

Trainingo 3. Name of Trainer(s)o 3. Name of Trainer(s)o 4. Clear identification that t

Self-Propelled Elevating Wo5 Date of Trainingo 5. Date of Training

• ANSI A92.6 - Page 13-14, Section 8.1o OF346 or NAVFAC 11260

PAL d MFR do PAL card, MFR cardo PQS 311 – ?????

and Certification

be available upon contain the

g Training or Re-

training covered-ork Platforms

10/2

Navy Training

• Manufacturer• Manufacturer• OF346• SWO 23

and Certification

ESAAMS

Training and Fg Familiarization

NAVFAC P300 -

(d) Equipment Unit Familia(d) Equipment Unit Familiaconstruction and railroad equ

a wide variety of equipmenand innumerable variations

and operational characteristeconomically feasible toeconomically feasible toexaminations and issue

equipment variation. The q pprogram is to ensure that operate equipment having

functional chfunctional chSatisfactory checkout isresponsible equipment p q p

- Familiarization

arity Checkouts The Navy’sarity Checkouts. The Navy s uipment inventory consists of t types, makes and models

s in the control mechanisms tics. For this reason, it is not o devise and administero devise and administer e licenses to cover each

objective of the licensing j goperators are qualified to

g the same essential basic aracteristicsaracteristics.

s the responsibility of the t operations supervisor.p p

Operator R

Retraining TheRetraining - The operator shall be retrained when so

directed by the user, based on the user’s

observation andobservation and evaluation of the

operator.*operator.*ANSI A92.6 - Page 12, Section

8.5.2

Retraining

QUESTIONS?

Aerial Work PlaAerial Work Pla

Unit Ins

atform Safetyatform Safety

spection

Operator Fa

F ili i ti Wh• Familiarization - When anoperate an aerial platformthe operator shall receivethe operator shall receivefollowing items:o 1. Location of the weat

for manual storageo 2. The purpose and funo 3 Safety devices and oo 3. Safety devices and o

specific to the aerial pla• ANSI A92.6 - Page 12, Section

amiliarization

t i di t d tn operator is directed to m he/she is not familiar with, e instructions regarding thee instructions regarding the

ther resistant compartment

nction of all controlsoperating characteristicsoperating characteristics atformn 8.5.3

Before O

• 1. Read and understand thoperating instruction(s) anhave them explained

• 2 Understand all labels w• 2. Understand all labels, wdisplayed on the aerial plaexplained

• 3. Ensure all occupants ofappropriate personal safeconditions including the econditions, including, the eaerial platform will be oper

• ANSI A92.5 - Page 6, Section 8.6ANSI A92 6 P 12 S ti 8 6• ANSI A92.6 - Page 12, Section 8.6

Operation

he manufacturer’s nd user’s safety rules or

warnings and instructionswarnings, and instructions atform or have them

f the aerial platform wear ty equipment for the environment in which theenvironment in which the rated.

Pre-Start I

• Before use each day or at shift, the aerial platform shinspection and functional limited to the following:limited to, the following:

1. Operating and emergency cont2. Safety devices3. Personal protective devices4. Air, hydraulic and fuel system l5. Cables and wiring harness5 Cab es a d g a ess6. Loose or missing parts7. Tires and wheels8 Placards warnings control ma8. Placards, warnings, control maand operating manual(s)9. Outriggers, stabilizers, and oth10 G d il t10. Guardrail system11. Items specified by the manufa

Inspection

the beginning of each hall be given a visual test including, but not

trols

leaks

arkingsarkings,

er structures

acturer.

Man

The operator shall ensure the opd i t l tand maintenance manuals are st

the weather resistant storage compartment on the aerial platfocompartment on the aerial platfomanual is considered an INTEGRof the aerial platform and is vital communicate necessary safety information to the operator. The oshall be familiar with the manualsshall be familiar with the manualsreference them as required.• ANSI A92.5 = Page 6, Section 8.2

ANSI A92 6 P 11 S ti 8 2 1• ANSI A92.6 = Page 11, Section 8.2.1

**THE MACHINE SHALL NOT BE OPEWITHOUT THE OPERATORS/SAFETYWITHOUT THE OPERATORS/SAFETY

nual

perating t d itored in

rm Therm. The RAL part to

operator s ands and

ERATED Y MANUALY MANUAL.

Inspectioon Placard

Controls

Safety D

Equipment installedEquipment installed include but are not l• Limit Switches• Outriggers/Stabil• Angle Indicators

O l d Al• Overload Alarms• Load Computers• HornHorn• Lights (Platform a• Deadman Pedal

Devices

safety devicessafety devices imited to:

izing Devices

and Base/Turret)in Basket

Limit S

OOpwhAWAWmolloolimlilim

Prdisuti

witches

t t d t dperators must understand hat the limitations of the WP th i dWP they are using are and ore importantly what they

k lik d bid b hok like and abide by those mitations not when the

i i h imits switch stops operation.

e Plan jobs based on stances and heights and ilize the right AWP for job.

Navy Mishapp – Aug 2006

Limit Switches

Limit Switches

Limit Switches

Hydraaulics

Cables annd Wiring

Electric

Check for damagedor loose electricalor loose electricalwiring and componentscomponents.

cal System

Turntable/ DDrive Motors

Check swing motorCheck swing motorfor loose bolts, damaged gears.

Check turntablebase and chassisfor objects left there.

Tirres

Plac

DANGERDANGERDANGER (white letters on red background)- Indhazardous situation which, if not avoidinjury. The signal word is to be limited WARNING

WARNINGWARNING (black letters of orange background) -hazardous situation which, if not avoidserious injuryserious injury. CAUTION

CAUTION

(black letters on a yellow background)hazardous situation which, if not avoidinjury. It may be used to alert against

cards

icates an imminently ded, will result in death or serious to the most extreme situations.

Indicates a potentially ded, could result in death or

) - Indicates a potentially ded, may result in minor or moderate unsafe practices.

Dangerr Decals

Warningg Decals

Cautionn Decals

Placcards

Guarrdrails

Repairs and M

FollowFollow manufacturer

h d l fschedule for maintenance and service.

Maintenance

When you don’t inspect

Operatioonal Safety

Workplace

• Drop offs or holes• Slope(s)• Bumps and floor obstructions• Debris• Overhead obstructions and e

conductors• Hazardous locations• Hazardous locations• Inadequate surface and supp

withstand all load forces impth i l l tf i llthe aerial platform in all operaconfigurations

• Wind and weather conditions• Other possible unsafe conditANSI A92.5 - Page 7, Section 8.7ANSI A92.6 - Page 12, Section 8.7

e Inspection

s

electrical

port to osed by tiating

stions

Prior to Eac

• Before each elevation of thshall ensure:o 1. Outriggers, stabilizers

stability enhancing meastability enhancing meathe manufacturer

o 2. Guardrails are installeopenings are closed peropenings are closed per

o 3. The load and its distrany platform extensionsmanufacturer’s rated caconfiguration

o 4. All personnel on the apappropriate safety gear environment envisioned

• ANSI A92 5 - Page 7 Sectio• ANSI A92.5 - Page 7, Sectio• ANSI A92.6 - Page 12, Sect

ch Elevation

he platform, the operator p , p

s, extendible axles, or other ans are used as required byans are used as required by

ed and access gates or r manufacturer’s instructionsr manufacturer’s instructions

ribution on the platform and s are in accordance with the apacity for that specific

aerial platform have pfor the work and

don 8 8on 8.8tion 8.8

Ground

Philadelphia OCT

Conditions

T 2009 – 1 fatality

Ground

Philadelphia OCT

Conditions

T 2009 – 1 fatality

Ground

Philadelphia OCT

Conditions

T 2009 – 1 fatality

Ground

Utilities coverUtilities cover could not

support the weight ofweight of

AWP.

Conditions

Pier- Ungu

Loss of it ti lsituational

awareness and lack of

curb/barriercurb/barrier allowed AWP to

be driven offbe driven off unguarded edge

uarded Edge

Ground

Plywood protects y pdeck but decreasesdecreases

coefficient of f i i d ifriction and is

loose can shift as AWP turns

Conditions

Slop

The aerial platform shall not be operated in any manner on grades, side slopes or ramps exceedingslopes or ramps exceeding those for which the aerial platform is rated by the p ymanufacturer

pe and Grade

Alaska July 2

MSM hi A id t MS• Machinery Accident • July 19, 2007 (Alaska)• Gold OperationGold Operation• Contactor Iron Worker

o 28 years old –3 io 3 years experience

• Contractor Iron Workero 19 years old –o 44 weeks experience

2007 – 2 fatalities

SHASHA

Alaska July 2

Causa• Management policies and proce

training provided to the persons120HX manlift did not identify thprocedures and limitations of thwere critical to safely operate thto ensure the training addressedto ensure the training addressed

• Management policies, procedurThe manlift was used beyond thmanufacturer creating a hazardmanufacturer creating a hazard on the manlift was being used amanlift was not positioned on a Management failed to conduct agthey allowed the equipment to bnot solid and level.

2007 – 2 fatalities

al Factorsedures were inadequate. The task s assigned to operate the JLG he specific safe operating he load management system that his machinery. Management failed d all safe operating proceduresd all safe operating procedures.

res, and controls were inadequate. he design capacity intended by the

to persons The rear center jackto persons. The rear center jack as a stabilizer or outrigger and the

solid and level surface during use. an assessment of the risk when be positioned on a surface that was

Capacity- L

Unit must have:Unit must have:ANSIOperator ManualSafety Manual**Safety ManualOther considerations• Safety observer• Worksite overheads/ pier• Worksite- overheads/ pier• People walking below• Basket Capacity• Welding• Welding• Power washing• Plastic wrap• Lower controls• Lower controls

Load Chart

Capa• The load and its distribution on

the platform and any platform

p

the platform and any platform extension(s) shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s rated capacitymanufacturer s rated capacity.

Operators Tools EquipmentS liSupplies

acityy

Capapacityy

Capap

Wa

acityy

Weight of 5 gallon bucket of paint g g papproximately 55lbs

Capacityp yy- LMSRy

Overhead

• The operator shall ensure adfrom overhead obstructions aconductors and parts.

Clearance

dequate clearance is maintained and energized electrical

ELECTROCUTIOELECTROCUTIO

Maintain safeMaintain safe distances fromelectrical power lines.

Keepcontaconta

N HAZARDSN HAZARDS

p away from machine if it acts power lines.acts power lines.

Electrocutiion Hazard

VOLTAGE RANGE MSADVOLTAGE RANGE MSAD0 to 300V AVOID CONTACT

Over 300V to 50KV 10 feet Over 50KV to 200KV 15 feet Over 200KV to 350KV 20 feet Over 350KV to 500KV 25 feet Over 500KV to 750KV 35 feet

Grove = Above Values +10Operator’s Handbook Section 2

POWERLINE POWERLINE OW NOW N

VOLTAGE PATH

CONTACTCONTACTCON CCON C

GROUND IS ENERGIZED

HIGHN G

OUT FROM THEVEHICLE

LOW

Rated Si

• WindWind• QA Testing

ide Load

Rated Siide Load

Operator

• Personnel shall maintain firm footplatform floor while working thereCli bi b t th idClimbing by occupants on the midrail of the aerial platform is prohibuse of planks, ladders, or another the platform for achieving additionthe platform for achieving additionor reach is prohibited.

r Footing

ting on the eon. d il tdrail or top bited. The r device on nal heightnal height

Entanglemg

• Care shall be taken to prevent rop• Care shall be taken to prevent ropelectrical cords, and hoses, etc. frbecoming entangled in the aerial p

Welding Leadsg Lines Electrical Air Hoses

o THEY ALSO ADD WEIGHT ANDDECREASE BASKET CAPACIT

ment

pepe, rom platform.

D TY

TIP-OVER HATIP-OVER HA

Do not place or attachd d l d tsuspended loads to

any part of the machine.

Do not use the machinefor crane purposes.

AZARDSAZARDS

Travel Spe

Th t h ll li it t• The operator shall limit traaccording to conditions, inthe condition of the suppothe condition of the supposurface, congestion, visibslope, location of personnother factors leading to hawhich may cause collisionresult in potential injury toresult in potential injury topersonnel.

Travel only in lowepositionposition

eed

l davel speed ncluding ortort bility, nel, and azards n(s) or oo

ered

Floating Ap

• The aerial platform shall not be ot k t il il fltrucks, trailers, railway cars, floaequipment unless the applicatiomanufacturer or a qualified pers

pplications

operated from a position on ti l * ff ld i ilating vessels*, scaffolds, or similar

on is approved in writing by the son.

Floating Appplications

Floating Appplications

Floating Appplications

Other Cons

• Always use the “Three Point Cy• Twisted Ankles

• Always face the machine whe• Clean hands and feet• Use handrails, ladders, or ste• Control levers are not hand h• Do not step on foot controlsp

siderations

Contact”

en entering and exiting

epsolds for climbing on and off

Operatioonal Safety

QUESTIONS?

Aerial Work Plaatform Safety- PPE

HIERARCHY OF FA

1) Hazard Elimination: Remove the

2) Fall Prevention (Traditional Fall2) Fall Prevention (Traditional Fall requiring no training to be effectiv

3) Fall Restraint: Active connectioas to prevent access to an unprote

4) Fall Protection (PFAS) - Task nevertical exposure requiring primararrest protectionarrest protection

5) Work Procedure: Other means i)offer no real protection to the wor

FALL PROTECTION

e need to work at height

Protection): Passive fixturesProtection): Passive fixtures ve

on limiting our range of motion so ected edge

ecessitates work with a direct ry positioning and secondary

indicating that a hazard exists but grker

PPE for A

Why do we need Fall ProWhy do we need Fall Proaerial work

Should we use a fall (energy absorb(energy absorb

Which meets regulWhich meets regul

APW Use

otection PPE when usingotection PPE when using k platforms?

restraint or fall arrest ing) connector?ing) connector?

atory requirement?atory requirement?

PPE in AAPW Use

Fall Arrest or

Fall Arrest• Personnel Fall Arrest

System (PFAS)• Body harness• Connector• Connector• Anchor• Rescue

Fall Restraint

Fall Restraint

Fall Restr

• Fixed or Adjustable LanyarW/O Energy Absorber NTE

o Protect workers from fall hazao Protect workers from fall hazaby restricting their movement

o Maximum adjustment length snot exceed distance from ancnot exceed distance from ancto unprotected edge

o You can’t fall off an edge if yocant reach the edgecant reach the edge

RESTRAINTRESTRAINT

SLIDE FP - AP 4-9

raint System

rd E 6’

ardsards tsshall chorchor

ou

Worst Casse Scenario

Fall Arres

Fi d Adj bl• Fixed or Adjustable Absorber

o Shall not exceed 6’ LOo Protects workers from

their movementstheir movementso Provides worker arres

fall/ejection from platfo Requires situational ao Requires situational a

Fall Distance (lanyarddeployment+worker hplatform/basket workiplatform/basket worki

st System

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