Aerial lift operators must complete training and demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and mitigation of hazards associated with the operation of aerial lifts. Aerialscissor lifts pose a serious safety hazard if not used properly. Proper lifting techniques basic diagonal lifting technique 1. The inspection must be made daily or when the aerial lift is used. This training program is based on osha and ansi z3 safety standards for arboricultural operations. Pdf on dec 8, 2017, sarah lind and others published aerial lift safety. Keep the load close to your body with your elbows at your sides. The other students in the small group use the safe lifting checklist from part two of handout b, proper lifting evaluation to evaluate the lift. Fall protection must be provided to workers and used properly. Several osha regulations and ansi standards apply to aerial lifts and.
They are safer to use than a ladder, or a basket on the forks of a lift truck. Avoid standing water in work area, ensure machine is properly maintained. Environmental health and safety aerial lift operator safety program. The sad truth is that most of the pain and lost time can been prevented if you are aware of how the back functions and how to lift safely to protect your back. For example, stack spools on pallets to raise them into the power zone. Minimize bending and reaching by placing heavy objects on shelves, tables, or racks. This is a complete aerial lift scissor lift operator safety training course online.
Learn techniques for lifting, carrying, moving and lowering loads to prevent back injuries identify risk factors that can lead to injury while lifting explain the importance of planning for each lift demonstrate proper lifting and moving techniques recognize poor lifting habits. Speed of aerial lift devices shall be limited according to the conditions of the ground surface, congestion, visibility, slope, location of personnel. Common varieties of aerial lifts include boom and scissor lifts. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and health. Provide specific operational training for each aerial lift. To prevent injury from oversize loads, workers should seek help in the following.
This is also why osha views aerial lifts as extremely hazardous. These requirements are very specific regarding climbing gear and ladders. Observe the operation of aerial lifts, and correct unsafe practices. Employees using aerial lifts shall be instructed on how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions and hazards. Aerial lift safety introduction about this power point presentation. Within the standard, training requirements are that all operators be trained and authorized by their employer before operating the equipment. Lifting above shoulder height puts stress on the upper back, shoulders, and arms. This document contains practices and procedures to protect employees from. Avoid twisting, especially when bending forward while lifting. Use the basic lift for objects small enough to straddle where you have enough room to use a wide stance. Lifting dos and donts do know or test the object weight. The golden rule is to never lift a load improperly, and if necessary, use a lifting device, or team approach.
Prior to operating an aerial lift, the employee shall perform a preoperation safety inspection as follows using the appropriate aerial lift inspection checklist in appendix b. Never exceed the posted lift capacity including worker, material, and toolsnever use lift as a crane or hoist to lift or lower materials. Its been compiled by the equipment manufacturer and should be. Aerial platform scissor policy notre dame risk management. After everyone is done and you get back together as one group, discuss how it felt to use. This type of equipment is classified by osha as aerial lifts and the standard that addresses their safe use is found in subpart l. Turn by moving the feet rather than twisting the torso. Scissor lift tipping over exceeding load restrictions contact with electrical wires. Osha aerial and scissor lifts training osha education center. As you change direction, lead with your hips and keep your shoulders in line with your hips movement. Employees must be provided with an operators manual and a. You must permit only trained and authorized personnel to operate aerial lifts. Introduction the purpose of this guide is to provide information regarding required training, proper use, and maintenance of. Damaged machine hazards do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. The first important lesson is the proper identification of employee lifting devices used in the. Working with or around electricity, working in inclement weather and working in an elevated bucket are covered. Keep the arms and elbows close to the body while lifting. Regular inspection of the job site and aerial lift shall be performed by competent. They are less clear when it comes to buckets on aerial lift trucks. Unstable footings, rough surfaces improperly installed assembled irresponsible behavior or actions scaffold tilting over and collapsing. Secure operator with a full body harness and personal lanyard, srl anchored to boom. Aeriallifts occupational safety and health administration. This lift is the most common method of good lifting technique.
Proper operation and use of lifts can make completion of tasks at elevation safer and more efficient. Back injuries account for about one in every five jobrelated injuries in workplaces. Prior to each work shift, conduct a prestart inspection to verify that the equipment and all its components are in safe operating. Use a wide stance with one foot forward and to the side of the object for good balance. Aerial lift shall not be placed against another object to steady the elevated platform. Proper lifting, each person takes a turn lifting the boxes and moving them to a location you specify. Many use aerial lifts to perform a variety of tasks. Department of labors occupational safety and health administration osha. Use of elevated work platforms aerial and scissors lifts following osha 1926. Tasks may include everything from construction, to building maintenance and allowing workers to assemble a product. Additionally, operators of aerial lifts should refer to the other activity sheets that may apply e.
Aerial manlifts safety training elizabeth city state university. This course will show you how to work with aerial lifts, also known as scissor lifts, to maximize safety for you and those around you. Safe lifting techniques you have probably heard about safe lifting techniques before, but knowing and doing are very different things. The correct procedures for dealing with electrical hazards and for erecting, maintaining. Scissor lifts provide a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks when used. Osha requires that anyone who works with or near aerial lifts.
Safe lifting techniques, team lifting and utilization of lifting, devices are all effective methods that keep your back healthy and free from injury. The operator shall make decisions on the use and operation of the aerial scissor lift with due consideration for the fact that his or her own safety as well as the safety of others is dependent on their actions. A full body harness and shock absorbing lanyard shall be worn by all persons in the platform or bucket. Use your body weight to start the load moving, and then lift by pushing up with the legs.
For proper machine use, it is mandatory that a daily routine is established based on the content of this manual. Aha aerial and scissor lifts national cancer institute. Elevating and rotating aerial devices, if you rent or lease an aerial lift. Use ladders or aerial lifts figure 7 to elevate employees and move them closer to the work area so overhead reaching is minimized. Proper lifting techniques ergonomics plus, inc basic diagonal lifting technique 1. Without osha, there wouldnt be any government agency to enforce training standards, safety policies, and other important rules and regulations related to safety in the workplace. Periodically evaluate the work site usage of aerial scissor lifts. As a result of high winds and flooding due to hurricanes, many structures will become unsound and will need to be assessed for damage. Scissor lifts are aerial work platforms used to safely move operators vertically and allow them to work at varying heights. Oshas hazard exposure and risk assessment matrix for hurricane. It should be used in conjunction with the activity sheet for the particular activity in which an aerial lift will be used building assessment, utility restoration. The operator shall make decisions on the use and operation of the aerial scissor lift with due consideration for the fact that his or her own safety as well as the safety of. With proper safety training and the use of these safe lifting techniques, your team should be able to greatly reduce the risk of back and lifting injures.
It is important to make those techniques a part of your routine. Always think about what you are about to lift before you lift it. This activity sheet is for aerial lift operators and supervisors. Aerial and scissor lift safety university of tennessee safety procedure gs5. Aerial lift devices shall not be operated on grades, side slopes or ramps that exceed the manufacturers recommendations. May 15, 2003 section 1 safety precautions 3120690 jlg lift 11 section 1. Lift by extending your legs with your back straight, and breathe out as you lift. Ground controls shall not be operated unless permission has been obtained from personnel in the platform, except in case of an emergency. This information will be made available to sensoryimpaired individuals upon request. Use proper lifting techniques to move, load or unload the machine. Use of aerial lifts occupational safety and health. Equipment and methods to both guard against the injurious consequences of a fall and to. Aerial lifts can overturn, causing serious injury or death.
Follow manufactures recommendations for operating on grades, slopes, ramps. Complete the daily preuse inspection checklist before operating any aerial lift. The training course meets the osha and ansi requirements for powered industrial trucks. Alert highlights specific hazards present in workplaces where scissor lifts are used and controls. Osha requires training for aerial lifts and scissor lifts according to cfr. The grantees hereby authorize employers and workplace safety and health professionals to use this material, distributed by or through osha, in their workplaces or practices in accordance with the. Aerial lifts have always been a focus of osha safety rules, simply given the elevated heights and hazards associated with this type of work. Aerial lift shall not be used as a crane or other lifting device. Aerial lifts include boomsupported aerial platforms, such as. Lifting from below waist height puts stress on legs, knees, and back. This is one in a series of informational fact sheets highlighting osha programs, policies or standards. This manual presents general safety awareness, industry safety standards, and some. What the new osha rules mean for scissor lift usage.
Disabling back injuries are no laughing matter for workers who lose time from work or from personal activities. Safe job procedure for operating scissor lifts june 2014. Materials handling and storage occupational safety and. Keep your back straight, push your buttocks out, and use your legs and hips to lower yourself down to the object. Scissor lifts with railing 360 degrees around the deck, and the manufacturer does not require tieoff. Aerial scissor lifts pose a serious safety hazard if not used properly.
Safe patient handling techniques for healthcare providers. By federal regulation, osha reserves a license to use and disseminate such material for the purpose of promoting safety and health in the workplace. The lanyard shall be attached to the platform railing. A technique of performing liveline maintenance on energized. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Aerial lifts manual environmental health and safety oklahoma. Although osha does not have a specific standard which sets limits on how much a person may lift or carry, exposure to hazards related to heavy lifting and back injuries may be addressed under section 5a1 of the occupational safety and health osh act. Spanish powerpoints, audio presentations, handouts, and quizzes. The main osha standards that regulate aerial lift and scissor lift use include 29 cfr 1910. Aerial lift safety program uc berkeley, ehs university of. Use proper lifting techniques, wear steeltoe shoes.
Managers will provide employees with the correct training and information on how to operate scissor lifts safe. Adhere to owners manual and all provisions in this program. Safe work practices for aerial lift ensures that workers are properly trained and tested. When aerial lifts are used on a roundtheclock basis, they shall be inspected before each. Aerial lift free safety materials for safety professionals. When a load is so bulky that employees cannot properly grasp or lift it, when employees cannot see around or over a load, or when employees cannot safely handle a load. For a comprehensive list of compliance requirements of osha standards or regulations, refer to title 29 of the code of federal regulations. Use proper lifting techniques when installing or removing the platform. While operators should first and foremost be familiar with the proper operation of this. Cribbing also called a box crib is a popular practice for aerial lift operators, construction foreman and other job site workers, and is used in a variety of work situations.
This makes full use of the strongest set of muscles. Back safety lifting techniques emphasize that if one person twists or turns without the other knowing, it could result in injury. Keep your back straight, push your buttocks out, and use your legs and. Complete the ehs webbased mobile aerial lift safety training module. Aerial and scissor lift safety university of tennessee. It is not a substitute for any of the provisions of the occupational safety and health act of 1970, or for any standards issued by the u. It does not impose any new compliance requirements. Safety tips, along with real accident reports, have been combined.
Put the other hand on the side of the object closest to you. Prevention and planning are perfect solutions for most hazard abatement in the workplace. Use a scissors lift, load lifter, or pneumatic lifter to raise or lower the load so that it is level with the. Aerial lift is not to be used as a lifting device or crane. Ensure that guardrails are properly installed, and th. Train your spanishspeaking employees with safety training resources in spanish. Ground controls shall not be operated unless permis. Learn aerial lift positioning and setup procedures. Occupational safety and health administration osha regulations 29 cfr 1910. Jun 09, 2020 get a good grip on the load and use your feet to change direction, taking small steps as you go. Departments that own, rent andor otherwise operate aerial lifts elevating work. Safe lifting training for your workforce osha safety.
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