The document discusses safety procedures for operating aerial lifts. It identifies hazards like falling, tipping over, and power lines. It outlines OSHA requirements for equipment design, maintenance, and inspections. Operators must be trained, fall protection is required, and precautions must be taken when near power lines or driving the vehicle. The goal is to prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring equipment is safe and proper practices are followed.
This document discusses safe lifting practices and requirements. It defines routine and non-routine lifts and lists potential hazards. Key requirements include developing a lifting plan, appointing competent supervisors, inspecting equipment, and defining roles for crane operators, riggers, and signal persons. Specific safe practices are outlined for preparing loads, attaching slings, and storing/maintaining equipment. Personnel must be trained and lifts must not endanger workers or exceed equipment ratings.
This document discusses the basics of rigging, including different types of rigging materials and how to inspect them. It covers chain, synthetic, wire rope and mesh slings. Specific things to look for when inspecting each type are provided. It also discusses how sling angles affect load capacity and tension, and provides charts to determine these effects. Different types of sling hitches like vertical, bridle, basket and choker are illustrated and described. Hazard recognition for rigging operations and basic crane signals are also covered.
This document provides an overview of MEWP (mobile elevating work platform) training. It discusses the different types of MEWPs, factors to consider when selecting a MEWP, pre-use inspection requirements, common accident causes, fall protection requirements, electrical and wind hazards, emergency planning, and rescue procedures. Trainees are instructed to always read operating instructions, wear appropriate PPE, receive proper training, inspect equipment thoroughly before each use, and immediately report any accidents or issues. Safety is emphasized throughout, including fall prevention measures, following manufacturer guidelines, and having emergency controls and response plans in place.
This document provides guidance on hoisting and rigging safety. It emphasizes the importance of training, knowing equipment limitations, inspecting all components for defects, avoiding electrical hazards, using proper sling configurations and rigging hardware, understanding hand signals, and following regulations around tag lines and overhead loads. Safety is ensured by knowing equipment ratings, using defect-free gear, having competent supervision, and taking precautions specific to each lifting situation.
Trade India has the listing of lifting equipment, lifting equipment manufacturers and lifting equipment exporters companies and traders with complete product details and contact address from India.
This document provides guidance for flagmen/banksmen in construction. It outlines that a flagman assists equipment operators by signaling safe movements, controls traffic and people near operating equipment, and acts as the operator's eyes where they cannot see. Key responsibilities of a flagman include inspecting equipment, reporting defects, following safety procedures, restricting access to work areas, keeping escape routes clear, and communicating with operators. The document emphasizes that a flagman must always remain in plain view of operators and stop operations immediately if any danger is observed.
This document outlines safety precautions and procedures for crane operations. It establishes requirements for organizing a crane and rigging group with defined roles and responsibilities. It requires crane operators and signalmen to be qualified and trained. It specifies guidelines for crane set up and operation including following approved lift plans, permit requirements, and stopping work if unsafe conditions arise. It defines critical lifts and provides examples. It lists safety precautions for crane and rigging equipment inspections, defects, capacity markings, and color coding for monthly inspections.
This document provides an overview of important factors related to safe lifting operations, including common accidents, legislative requirements, roles of personnel, machinery considerations, and types of lifting gears. It discusses cranes like mobile cranes and tower cranes and safe operation points. It also covers various lifting gears such as wire rope slings, chain slings, hooks, and their inspection and proper use. The document emphasizes the importance of following safety procedures and using qualified personnel and properly inspected equipment to reduce lifting accidents.
This document discusses safe lifting practices and requirements. It defines routine and non-routine lifts and lists potential hazards. Key requirements include developing a lifting plan, appointing competent supervisors, inspecting equipment, and defining roles for crane operators, riggers, and signal persons. Specific safe practices are outlined for preparing loads, attaching slings, and storing/maintaining equipment. Personnel must be trained and lifts must not endanger workers or exceed equipment ratings.
This document discusses the basics of rigging, including different types of rigging materials and how to inspect them. It covers chain, synthetic, wire rope and mesh slings. Specific things to look for when inspecting each type are provided. It also discusses how sling angles affect load capacity and tension, and provides charts to determine these effects. Different types of sling hitches like vertical, bridle, basket and choker are illustrated and described. Hazard recognition for rigging operations and basic crane signals are also covered.
This document provides an overview of MEWP (mobile elevating work platform) training. It discusses the different types of MEWPs, factors to consider when selecting a MEWP, pre-use inspection requirements, common accident causes, fall protection requirements, electrical and wind hazards, emergency planning, and rescue procedures. Trainees are instructed to always read operating instructions, wear appropriate PPE, receive proper training, inspect equipment thoroughly before each use, and immediately report any accidents or issues. Safety is emphasized throughout, including fall prevention measures, following manufacturer guidelines, and having emergency controls and response plans in place.
This document provides guidance on hoisting and rigging safety. It emphasizes the importance of training, knowing equipment limitations, inspecting all components for defects, avoiding electrical hazards, using proper sling configurations and rigging hardware, understanding hand signals, and following regulations around tag lines and overhead loads. Safety is ensured by knowing equipment ratings, using defect-free gear, having competent supervision, and taking precautions specific to each lifting situation.
Trade India has the listing of lifting equipment, lifting equipment manufacturers and lifting equipment exporters companies and traders with complete product details and contact address from India.
This document provides guidance for flagmen/banksmen in construction. It outlines that a flagman assists equipment operators by signaling safe movements, controls traffic and people near operating equipment, and acts as the operator's eyes where they cannot see. Key responsibilities of a flagman include inspecting equipment, reporting defects, following safety procedures, restricting access to work areas, keeping escape routes clear, and communicating with operators. The document emphasizes that a flagman must always remain in plain view of operators and stop operations immediately if any danger is observed.
This document outlines safety precautions and procedures for crane operations. It establishes requirements for organizing a crane and rigging group with defined roles and responsibilities. It requires crane operators and signalmen to be qualified and trained. It specifies guidelines for crane set up and operation including following approved lift plans, permit requirements, and stopping work if unsafe conditions arise. It defines critical lifts and provides examples. It lists safety precautions for crane and rigging equipment inspections, defects, capacity markings, and color coding for monthly inspections.
This document provides an overview of important factors related to safe lifting operations, including common accidents, legislative requirements, roles of personnel, machinery considerations, and types of lifting gears. It discusses cranes like mobile cranes and tower cranes and safe operation points. It also covers various lifting gears such as wire rope slings, chain slings, hooks, and their inspection and proper use. The document emphasizes the importance of following safety procedures and using qualified personnel and properly inspected equipment to reduce lifting accidents.
This document outlines regulations and guidelines for safe lifting operations and the use of lifting appliances. It discusses requirements for equipment strength and stability, prevention of injuries, thorough inspections and examinations. Various types of cranes and their safety devices are described. Factors to consider when selecting cranes include load size, lift heights and durations. Proper planning, supervision and safe practices are required for all lifting operations.
The document provides guidance on safety procedures for lifting operations using cranes and rigging equipment. Some key points include:
- Proper planning of lifting operations, selection of suitable cranes and equipment, maintenance, training of personnel, and supervision are essential for safety.
- Cranes must be set up correctly with outriggers fully extended on level, stable ground before heavy lifts.
- Rigging such as slings and shackles must be inspected and rated for the load, with the load balanced and secured above its center of gravity.
- Personnel must stand clear of lifts and be protected from potential hazards during the operation.
- Guidelines are provided for safe practices regarding crane operation
The document provides guidance on safely operating boom lifts. It outlines various OSHA requirements including fall protection, preoperational inspections of the lift, controls and their functions, safety hazards like pinch points and tip over risks. Operators must follow procedures like lowering and retracting the boom before driving, maintaining distance from power lines, and having a fire extinguisher. Practical training with an instructor is required before operating a boom lift independently.
Equipment contact with power lines remains one of the top concerns of crane and rigging professionals throughout the world. What is the impact of line voltages and working distances? This presentation identifys work zones, where to mark zones and how to prevent equipment and personnel encroachment in these areas. Mr. Smith also discusses the use of insulated links, non-conductive rigging, required signage and training requirements plus provide key elements of a power line safety system for mobile cranes on a jobsite. If your company is located outside the U.S. and not governed by OSHA rules, this presentation will showcase industry best practices which can be employed no matter where your jobsite is located.
Speaker: Bill Smith, Vice President, NBIS
This document provides information about cranes and crane safety. It discusses the purpose of crane safety training, the types of cranes commonly used in construction, crane components, OSHA crane standards, assembly and disassembly procedures, hazards associated with cranes, and responsibilities for qualified operators, riggers, and signal persons. The objectives of crane safety training are to understand crane components, hazards, safety procedures, and OSHA regulations to safely operate and work with cranes.
The document discusses major causes of crane accidents such as contact with power lines, overturns, falls, and mechanical failures which are often due to instability of loads, lack of communication, lack of training, and inadequate maintenance or inspection. It notes that crane operators and others on site are at risk and outlines important definitions, parts, types of cranes, hazards, safety planning considerations, load capacities, and the importance of inspections and training to reduce accidents.
This presentation provides general information about the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER):
What employers need to do to protect your employees
Also useful to employees and their representatives
More information : http://worlifts.co.uk/
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
The document provides an overview of safety procedures for working at heights. It discusses ladder safety, fall protection equipment like harnesses and lanyards, scaffolding safety, and mobile elevated work platforms. It emphasizes the importance of fall protection, noting that falls are the leading cause of construction fatalities and that workers should be protected from falls of 2 meters or more.
1. This document provides an overview of crane rigging basic safety. It discusses general safety practices, inspection requirements, equipment limits, hitches, sling types, and environmental factors that can impact rigging operations.
2. Proper rigging requires using the right equipment for the job, inspecting all gear for defects, and understanding how factors like load weight, center of gravity, sling angles, and conditions can impact safety.
3. Riggers must be trained to identify rated capacities, use inspection results to remove unsafe equipment from use, and apply angle de-rating factors appropriately based on the specific lift configuration. Following proper procedures is key to conducting rigging operations safely.
Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and appropriately by operators who are appropriately trained and competent to use them.
Forklifts can be dangerous: they account for 25% of injuries at work. Many workplace accidents involve people being hit or run over by forklift trucks (typically when the forklift is reversing) because the driver did not see them. Owing to their size and weight, injuries resulting from forklifts are generally very serious. Accidents involving them are often caused by poor supervision and a lack of training.
Always:
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing as provided by employer. Hard hat, protective footwear and high visibility clothing are recommended as a minimum when working around forklifts. Other equipment may be needed depending on the working environment
Report defects immediately to supervisor
Make sure work path is free of obstructions
Wear operator restraints, where fitted
Look all around before moving off
Look in the direction of travel
Avoid sudden stops and violent braking
Take care when driving on wet, icy , slippery or loose surfaces Slow down at corners, doorways, and at danger spots
Sound the horn several times when approaching blind corners, exits and entrances
Switch off and remove the key before leaving the forklift. Place the key in a safe location when driving task is completed
Apply the parking brake before leaving the forklift
Report any accidents or near misses to a supervisor
Park the forklift in a safe place, on level ground; never on a slope
Leave the forklift with the mast tilted forwards and the forks fully lowered, with the tips on the floor
Apply the parking brake, select neutral, switch off the engine and remove the key
Return keys or other activating devices to their place of safe-keeping
Report any malfunctions or defects immediately to a supervisor.
Assess the load before lifting. Check weight, size, load centre and security
Make sure that pallets are in good condition
Observe floor loading limits & Travel slowly when going down slopes
Find out the weight of the laden forklift
Check safe working load (SWL) of racking before placing loads onto it
Make sure load does not obstruct view. If it does, drive in reverse, looking in direction.
Make sure there is adequate clearance for the forklift and load, including overhead
Make sure the load is stable, Carry the load as close to ground as possible, Use controls smoothly & arms are fully inserted when travelling with a load
Position forks properly and as widely as possible
Make sure the fork Make sure the forklift is stopped before raising the load
Use suitable attachments for lifting unusual or wide loads
Ensure the forks face uphill when travelling up or down slopes with a load
Ensure the forks face downhill when travelling up or down slopes without a load
Adjust the tilt (where fitted) to suit the gradient and raise the forks to clear the ground
The document describes the parts of overhead cranes. It discusses the various types of cranes including bridge cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and monorail cranes. It then describes the key parts of cranes which include the hoisting mechanisms such as hoist drums, wire rope, hooks, and load blocks. It also discusses the overhead parts like the trolley, bridge, runway beam, and pendant controller. Additionally, it covers safety parts like brakes, power supply, and load rating plates as well as bumpers and stops. Diagrams are provided to illustrate the various crane parts.
This document provides guidance on the safe use of mobile cranes. It discusses crane types and capacities, definitions of crane components, load ratings, setup and siting, responsibilities of operators and riggers, and procedures to prevent accidents. Key points include ensuring cranes are properly configured for the load and setup with outriggers extended on stable ground. Operators must be trained and lift plans supervised to avoid accidents which often involve improper crane or outrigger setup.
Lifting and rigging operations require competent personnel using certified equipment to minimize safety risks. Sharp edges can damage slings, so loads must be protected. Do not exceed the safe working load of any lifting gear. Establish exclusion zones and communicate clearly with other workers during lifts. Ensure loads are rigged correctly and secured once landed to complete operations safely.
The document discusses various types of cranes and their parts. It lists different types of cranes including mobile cranes, tower cranes, overhead gantry cranes, and more. It also defines key crane parts such as the boom, hoist, jib, and block. Additionally, it covers potential crane hazards, accident causes, and load capacity charts for cranes.
This handbook provides guidance on worker safety for riggers and signalmen. It outlines proper attire and safety equipment, roles and responsibilities, good and bad rigging practices, inspection of lifting equipment, crane hand signals, and communication best practices. The handbook was produced by the National Crane Safety Taskforce and Workplace Safety and Health Council to educate riggers and signalmen on safe lifting operations.
Three employees were injured in separate rigging accidents over a two month period. In the first incident, an employee was struck in the head by a metal pulley when the nylon sling it was attached to broke under tension. In the second incident, an employee was struck by a falling 2,000 pound concrete form that broke loose from its rigging during a crane lift. In the third incident, an employee was fatally struck on the head by a drilling pipe that came loose from its rigging during a lift. The document outlines 10 rules for rigging safety including knowing load weights, rigging capacities, center of gravity, sling angles, inspections, and using tag lines and signal persons.
Cranes are machines used to lift and move heavy loads and come in several types including mobile, gantry, tower, and mechanical. There are two types of lifting - manual and mechanical using cranes or chain blocks. Different types of lifts include light, heavy, critical, and tandem lifts using two or more cranes. Crane operation can result in deaths from issues like power line contact, rigging failures, structure failures, tipping over, and swing radius crushing. Safety protocols include inspection checklists for rigging and removing damaged slings/ropes from service to prevent failures when lifting loads.
Cave-ins pose the greatest risk in excavations. Other hazards include asphyxiation, toxic fumes, fire, and moving machinery. Protective systems like sloping, shielding, and shoring must be used to protect employees. A competent person must inspect excavations and protective systems daily and after any changes in conditions to ensure employee safety.
This 15 slide presentation discusses aerial lift safety in construction. It provides statistics on deaths from aerial lifts from 1992-1999, with the majority from boom-supported lifts and falls, electrocutions, and tipovers. The presentation outlines causes of deaths for different types of lifts and trades involved. It discusses requirements for operator training, maintenance, pre-use inspections, and fall protection to help prevent injuries and fatalities when working with aerial lifts.
Aerial Lifts & Other Elevating Platforms Training by Safety Resource LLCAtlantic Training, LLC.
This document discusses regulations and safety considerations for aerial lifts and elevating work platforms. It covers OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, training requirements, general safety requirements, elevated platform travel, working near energized equipment, approach distances for qualified employees, and examples of compliant and non-compliant aerial lift usage. The key topics covered include guardrail requirements, grounding or barricading near energized lines, annual inspections, having both upper and lower controls, travel speed limits, and only using equipment as intended.
This document outlines regulations and guidelines for safe lifting operations and the use of lifting appliances. It discusses requirements for equipment strength and stability, prevention of injuries, thorough inspections and examinations. Various types of cranes and their safety devices are described. Factors to consider when selecting cranes include load size, lift heights and durations. Proper planning, supervision and safe practices are required for all lifting operations.
The document provides guidance on safety procedures for lifting operations using cranes and rigging equipment. Some key points include:
- Proper planning of lifting operations, selection of suitable cranes and equipment, maintenance, training of personnel, and supervision are essential for safety.
- Cranes must be set up correctly with outriggers fully extended on level, stable ground before heavy lifts.
- Rigging such as slings and shackles must be inspected and rated for the load, with the load balanced and secured above its center of gravity.
- Personnel must stand clear of lifts and be protected from potential hazards during the operation.
- Guidelines are provided for safe practices regarding crane operation
The document provides guidance on safely operating boom lifts. It outlines various OSHA requirements including fall protection, preoperational inspections of the lift, controls and their functions, safety hazards like pinch points and tip over risks. Operators must follow procedures like lowering and retracting the boom before driving, maintaining distance from power lines, and having a fire extinguisher. Practical training with an instructor is required before operating a boom lift independently.
Equipment contact with power lines remains one of the top concerns of crane and rigging professionals throughout the world. What is the impact of line voltages and working distances? This presentation identifys work zones, where to mark zones and how to prevent equipment and personnel encroachment in these areas. Mr. Smith also discusses the use of insulated links, non-conductive rigging, required signage and training requirements plus provide key elements of a power line safety system for mobile cranes on a jobsite. If your company is located outside the U.S. and not governed by OSHA rules, this presentation will showcase industry best practices which can be employed no matter where your jobsite is located.
Speaker: Bill Smith, Vice President, NBIS
This document provides information about cranes and crane safety. It discusses the purpose of crane safety training, the types of cranes commonly used in construction, crane components, OSHA crane standards, assembly and disassembly procedures, hazards associated with cranes, and responsibilities for qualified operators, riggers, and signal persons. The objectives of crane safety training are to understand crane components, hazards, safety procedures, and OSHA regulations to safely operate and work with cranes.
The document discusses major causes of crane accidents such as contact with power lines, overturns, falls, and mechanical failures which are often due to instability of loads, lack of communication, lack of training, and inadequate maintenance or inspection. It notes that crane operators and others on site are at risk and outlines important definitions, parts, types of cranes, hazards, safety planning considerations, load capacities, and the importance of inspections and training to reduce accidents.
This presentation provides general information about the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER):
What employers need to do to protect your employees
Also useful to employees and their representatives
More information : http://worlifts.co.uk/
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
The document provides an overview of safety procedures for working at heights. It discusses ladder safety, fall protection equipment like harnesses and lanyards, scaffolding safety, and mobile elevated work platforms. It emphasizes the importance of fall protection, noting that falls are the leading cause of construction fatalities and that workers should be protected from falls of 2 meters or more.
1. This document provides an overview of crane rigging basic safety. It discusses general safety practices, inspection requirements, equipment limits, hitches, sling types, and environmental factors that can impact rigging operations.
2. Proper rigging requires using the right equipment for the job, inspecting all gear for defects, and understanding how factors like load weight, center of gravity, sling angles, and conditions can impact safety.
3. Riggers must be trained to identify rated capacities, use inspection results to remove unsafe equipment from use, and apply angle de-rating factors appropriately based on the specific lift configuration. Following proper procedures is key to conducting rigging operations safely.
Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and appropriately by operators who are appropriately trained and competent to use them.
Forklifts can be dangerous: they account for 25% of injuries at work. Many workplace accidents involve people being hit or run over by forklift trucks (typically when the forklift is reversing) because the driver did not see them. Owing to their size and weight, injuries resulting from forklifts are generally very serious. Accidents involving them are often caused by poor supervision and a lack of training.
Always:
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing as provided by employer. Hard hat, protective footwear and high visibility clothing are recommended as a minimum when working around forklifts. Other equipment may be needed depending on the working environment
Report defects immediately to supervisor
Make sure work path is free of obstructions
Wear operator restraints, where fitted
Look all around before moving off
Look in the direction of travel
Avoid sudden stops and violent braking
Take care when driving on wet, icy , slippery or loose surfaces Slow down at corners, doorways, and at danger spots
Sound the horn several times when approaching blind corners, exits and entrances
Switch off and remove the key before leaving the forklift. Place the key in a safe location when driving task is completed
Apply the parking brake before leaving the forklift
Report any accidents or near misses to a supervisor
Park the forklift in a safe place, on level ground; never on a slope
Leave the forklift with the mast tilted forwards and the forks fully lowered, with the tips on the floor
Apply the parking brake, select neutral, switch off the engine and remove the key
Return keys or other activating devices to their place of safe-keeping
Report any malfunctions or defects immediately to a supervisor.
Assess the load before lifting. Check weight, size, load centre and security
Make sure that pallets are in good condition
Observe floor loading limits & Travel slowly when going down slopes
Find out the weight of the laden forklift
Check safe working load (SWL) of racking before placing loads onto it
Make sure load does not obstruct view. If it does, drive in reverse, looking in direction.
Make sure there is adequate clearance for the forklift and load, including overhead
Make sure the load is stable, Carry the load as close to ground as possible, Use controls smoothly & arms are fully inserted when travelling with a load
Position forks properly and as widely as possible
Make sure the fork Make sure the forklift is stopped before raising the load
Use suitable attachments for lifting unusual or wide loads
Ensure the forks face uphill when travelling up or down slopes with a load
Ensure the forks face downhill when travelling up or down slopes without a load
Adjust the tilt (where fitted) to suit the gradient and raise the forks to clear the ground
The document describes the parts of overhead cranes. It discusses the various types of cranes including bridge cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and monorail cranes. It then describes the key parts of cranes which include the hoisting mechanisms such as hoist drums, wire rope, hooks, and load blocks. It also discusses the overhead parts like the trolley, bridge, runway beam, and pendant controller. Additionally, it covers safety parts like brakes, power supply, and load rating plates as well as bumpers and stops. Diagrams are provided to illustrate the various crane parts.
This document provides guidance on the safe use of mobile cranes. It discusses crane types and capacities, definitions of crane components, load ratings, setup and siting, responsibilities of operators and riggers, and procedures to prevent accidents. Key points include ensuring cranes are properly configured for the load and setup with outriggers extended on stable ground. Operators must be trained and lift plans supervised to avoid accidents which often involve improper crane or outrigger setup.
Lifting and rigging operations require competent personnel using certified equipment to minimize safety risks. Sharp edges can damage slings, so loads must be protected. Do not exceed the safe working load of any lifting gear. Establish exclusion zones and communicate clearly with other workers during lifts. Ensure loads are rigged correctly and secured once landed to complete operations safely.
The document discusses various types of cranes and their parts. It lists different types of cranes including mobile cranes, tower cranes, overhead gantry cranes, and more. It also defines key crane parts such as the boom, hoist, jib, and block. Additionally, it covers potential crane hazards, accident causes, and load capacity charts for cranes.
This handbook provides guidance on worker safety for riggers and signalmen. It outlines proper attire and safety equipment, roles and responsibilities, good and bad rigging practices, inspection of lifting equipment, crane hand signals, and communication best practices. The handbook was produced by the National Crane Safety Taskforce and Workplace Safety and Health Council to educate riggers and signalmen on safe lifting operations.
Three employees were injured in separate rigging accidents over a two month period. In the first incident, an employee was struck in the head by a metal pulley when the nylon sling it was attached to broke under tension. In the second incident, an employee was struck by a falling 2,000 pound concrete form that broke loose from its rigging during a crane lift. In the third incident, an employee was fatally struck on the head by a drilling pipe that came loose from its rigging during a lift. The document outlines 10 rules for rigging safety including knowing load weights, rigging capacities, center of gravity, sling angles, inspections, and using tag lines and signal persons.
Cranes are machines used to lift and move heavy loads and come in several types including mobile, gantry, tower, and mechanical. There are two types of lifting - manual and mechanical using cranes or chain blocks. Different types of lifts include light, heavy, critical, and tandem lifts using two or more cranes. Crane operation can result in deaths from issues like power line contact, rigging failures, structure failures, tipping over, and swing radius crushing. Safety protocols include inspection checklists for rigging and removing damaged slings/ropes from service to prevent failures when lifting loads.
Cave-ins pose the greatest risk in excavations. Other hazards include asphyxiation, toxic fumes, fire, and moving machinery. Protective systems like sloping, shielding, and shoring must be used to protect employees. A competent person must inspect excavations and protective systems daily and after any changes in conditions to ensure employee safety.
This 15 slide presentation discusses aerial lift safety in construction. It provides statistics on deaths from aerial lifts from 1992-1999, with the majority from boom-supported lifts and falls, electrocutions, and tipovers. The presentation outlines causes of deaths for different types of lifts and trades involved. It discusses requirements for operator training, maintenance, pre-use inspections, and fall protection to help prevent injuries and fatalities when working with aerial lifts.
Aerial Lifts & Other Elevating Platforms Training by Safety Resource LLCAtlantic Training, LLC.
This document discusses regulations and safety considerations for aerial lifts and elevating work platforms. It covers OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, training requirements, general safety requirements, elevated platform travel, working near energized equipment, approach distances for qualified employees, and examples of compliant and non-compliant aerial lift usage. The key topics covered include guardrail requirements, grounding or barricading near energized lines, annual inspections, having both upper and lower controls, travel speed limits, and only using equipment as intended.
The document discusses confined space safety training. It outlines that the training is intended for employees who may enter confined spaces with potential hazards. After completing the training, students will be able to identify common confined space hazards like atmospheric and physical dangers. They will also understand roles and responsibilities of different personnel during confined space operations, how to use confined space permits, and emergency response procedures. The document then provides detailed information about confined space hazards, risk assessment, permit-to-work systems, and other safety considerations.
A PowerPoint for training in Respiratory Protection in the workplace. Covers information on Filtering Facepieces, Dust Masks, PAPRs, SCBAs, supplied air respirators, negative pressure respirators, Air-Powered Respirators and more.
An aircraft crash can occur due to environmental effects, technical issues, or human error. On October 20th, 2014, an Unijet plane crashed in Russia, resulting in 4 fatalities. Key crash protection systems include parachutes to guide planes without power or control, two-stage airbags for land or water crash landings, and detachable wings and fuel tanks to reduce fire and explosion risks. Air traffic safety can be improved by securing a safer operational and traffic environment, ensuring aircraft safety, enhancing emergency services, and increasing research and development.
Brian Maynard Presentation Comedy Safety Unsafe Actsgitjiggy
I do not make claim to all these photos. These are photos that have been emailed to me over the past few years. I hope you enjoy the presentation. It is great for a safety meeting or class.
What is a confined space?
Hazards of entering and working in Confined Spaces
Actions to taken / Preparation before entering a confined space
Checklist prior to commencing work in a confined space
The document outlines activities for a lesson plan about flight safety procedures and an Air New Zealand safety video featuring the All Blacks rugby team. The lesson includes: 1) Discussing air safety and watching the video, 2) Comprehension questions about the video, 3) Grammar exercises on conditional sentences, 4) Writing a safety instructions leaflet, and 5) Adapting the leaflet into a presentation.
A PowerPoint Presentation for use with training on Confined Space. Includes the definition of a confined space, ventilation, gas monitoring, rescue and retrieval and more.
Aviation disasters due to mechanical failuresCyril Sudip
The document summarizes several aviation disasters caused by mechanical failures:
1) Aloha Airlines Flight 243 in 1988 experienced explosive decompression due to metal fatigue in the Boeing 737 fuselage, which had not been properly inspected. One person was killed.
2) Alaska Airlines Flight 261 in 2000 crashed into the ocean after the horizontal stabilizer became jammed due to improper maintenance of the jackscrew assembly. All 88 people on board were killed.
3) Two Boeing 737s, United Airlines Flight 585 in 1991 and USAir Flight 427 in 1994, crashed after the rudder power control unit (PCU) servo valve malfunctioned, causing uncontrolled descents. Testing later revealed the valve
Budaya organisasi berdampak pada kinerja dan kepuasan karyawan. Karyawan membentuk persepsi tentang organisasi berdasarkan faktor-faktor seperti toleransi resiko dan dukungan tim. Persepsi ini membentuk budaya yang mempengaruhi kinerja dan kepuasan secara signifikan, terutama jika budaya kuat.
This document describes a study analyzing the effects of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) on blood flow, pressure, and oxygen concentration within the pulmonary artery and aorta. Four 3D heart models were created in COMSOL: one control model without defects and three models with PDA defects of varying sizes. Results showed that PDA caused blood flow from the aorta into the pulmonary artery, mixing oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. Larger PDA sizes increased this flow, as well as pressure within the pulmonary artery and oxygen concentration. PDA size also increased flux through the defect. The study confirms established consequences of PDA such as increased lung pressure and decreased oxygen delivery to the body.
Record Snooping: More common than you thinkLance King
Record snooping is an intrusive act that has been done by healthcare workers for a long time. However, with the HIPAA Privacy rules, there are now serious repercussions for the healthcare worker and the office they work for. The results of record snooping include the employee losing their job, public humiliation for the office involved, heavy monetary fines, and potential legal action. This intrusive act is a big problem for the employee involved and their employer.
3 main points of reference in the webinar:
1. 5 Examples of Record Snooping (RS)
2. 3 levels of RS that lead to breach
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13. OSHA Requirements:
True or False?
The primary hazard of aerial lifts is
eye injuries.
The rated load capacity must be
displayed on the equipment.
Interlock devices are used to protect
operators from electrocution.
Lower controls must be able to override
upper controls.
26. Safe Work Practices:
Make the Safe Choice
Fall protection for lift
operators is:
Aerial lifts must be inspected:
Before moving a vehicle,
the boom should be:
Workers on the ground near
aerial lifts must wear:
a. Optional
b. Required
a. Weekly
b. Daily
a. Extended
b. Cradled
a. Hard hats
b. Gloves
Slide Show Notes
Today, we’re going to talk about aerial lift safety. You may know this type of equipment by commonly used names such as “cherry pickers” or “snorkel lifts.” Various types of equipment include aerial lifts, and they are often mounted on trucks. Aerial lifts are used in various industries such as utilities, construction, and tree service.
Because aerial lifts can be hazardous, they are regulated by OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. If you work in aerial lifts or near them on the ground, you need to understand the hazards, the basic regulatory requirements, and the safety work practices that must be followed to prevent accidents and injuries.
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The main objective of this session is to review aerial lift safety requirements. By the time the session is over, you should be able to:
Identify aerial lift hazards;
Understand OSHA equipment requirements;
Know how to inspect equipment; and
Take necessary precautions when working in or near an aerial lift to prevent accidents and injuries.
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We’ll go into detail about hazards and precautions in upcoming slides during the session, but here’s a quick preview.
One of the primary hazards of working in aerial lifts is falling out of the lift. If you work in a lift, you must be sure fall protection devices such as personal fall arrest systems are used and guardrails are maintained in good working order.
Another serious hazard is tipping over the vehicle carrying the lift. Tipovers can occur if the lift is overloaded or if the vehicle is not properly stabilized before use. You need to know about load limits and how to maintain stability of the vehicle to prevent tipovers.
Overhead power lines are another very dangerous hazard for workers in aerial lifts. Contact with power lines could result in electrocution. Unless you are trained to work on high-voltage electrical equipment, always stay well clear of power lines.
And then there is the hazard of falling objects for those working on the ground near aerial lifts. Depending on the work being performed by the employee in the lift, tools, materials, tree branches, or other heavy objects could fall on workers on the ground and cause injuries—particularly head injuries, which is why workers on the ground should always wear head protection.
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Before using any type of aerial lift, it’s very important to become familiar with the equipment. Take the time to review the information on accident prevention signs that are required to be posted on the equipment.
Look for warnings, cautions, and restrictions. Following these instructions will help you operate the equipment safely.
Manufacturer’s information, such as the name, address, and phone number of the manufacturer and the equipment model, can help you obtain more information about safe operation, maintenance, or repair of the equipment.
Remember, you should also become familiar with the operating and maintenance manual before actually using any equipment with an aerial lift. Take the time to read the manual carefully and get to know the equipment completely. It’s time well spent.
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You should also know the rated workload of the equipment. This information will be posted right on the equipment itself. Knowing the rated workload will help prevent tipovers. Some aerial lifts, for example, are only designed to hold the weight of one or two workers. They may not have the additional capacity to take on a load of materials, tools, and so on when they are fully extended.
The maximum platform height will also be posted on the equipment. Equipment can have different maximum heights depending on whether outrigger devices or stabilizers are used. Always check for maximum height. Even if you’ve used other equipment, the equipment you’re using now could be different. Never exceed platform heights.
Aerial lifts may also be marked with a statement that indicates whether the work platform is electrically insulated and, if so, the level of protection the insulation provides. You should be careful to keep aerial lifts away from power lines anyway. But be extra careful if the platform is not insulated.
Always be sure to test-operate the aerial lift. Be sure you can operate it without jerky motions, which may cause accidents.
Finally, be sure the aerial lift has drainage holes so rainwater does not accumulate. Be sure the drainage holes are not blocked.
Think about the equipment you use. Are you familiar with all the safety issues covered in this and the previous slide?
Review specific safety information about the aerial lift equipment used by trainees.
Slide Show Notes
OSHA requires equipment with aerial lifts to be designed and constructed according to certain standards. The primary goal is to protect the worker in the lift by providing failsafe mechanisms that will prevent a free-fall descent of the work platform.
Electrical equipment must meet specific standards, especially if the elevation of the platform is accomplished by an electromechanical assembly.
Hydraulic and pneumatic components must meet “bursting safety factor” standards to prevent failure of hoses or other equipment.
Welds of all components must meet specific standards—especially welds on booms and work platforms.
Finally, cables that are used in the hoist system must also meet certain requirements and have a broken-cable safety device that prevents free fall.
Think about the design features on the equipment you use and how these features help protect you from accidents and injuries.
Identify specific design features on aerial lift equipment that help protect trainees from accidents and injuries.
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Load capacity is another important design issue. The rated workload capacity must be clearly displayed on the work platform. Most aerial lifts have a single capacity listed because the equipment is fairly simple.
However, some of the more complex aerial lift devices have multiple configurations—each requiring a different workload rating. Be sure to review the workload for the various configurations, and never exceed the load capacity indicated.
Equipment with outriggers or stabilizers will have a different rating depending on whether the outriggers are extended. Obviously, the workload will be higher if the stabilizers are extended.
Some equipment permits the use of different sizes of work platforms (e.g., large or small), so the workload must be listed for each type of work platform.
Some equipment might have different rated workloads that depend on the angle of the boom. If the boom is elevated straight up, the equipment can handle more weight. If the boom is at a low angle, the equipment is more likely to tip over, so the rated capacity is less. If this is the case, the equipment must have a boom angle indicator located where the operator in the lift can monitor the angle.
The rated workload may also depend on whether the boom is extended or retracted. When the boom is extended, the workload is reduced.
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Many aerial lifts are designed with interlock devices that help prevent an operator from accidentally exceeding the stability requirements of the equipment and tipping over.
A common interlock device is the driving interlock, which prevents the unit from moving or being driven unless the platform height or platform configuration is adjusted to meet stability requirements. In other words, the platform will need to be lowered before the equipment can be moved.
Outrigger interlocks prevent the lift from being raised above the height at which an outrigger, stabilizer, or extendable axle is required to maintain stability. Outrigger interlocks also prevent the stabilizer or outrigger from being retracted while the platform is above specified heights.
Tilt interlocks prevent aerial lifts from being raised when the base of the unit is not on level ground and exceeds a certain angle, such as 5 degrees.
Are you familiar with the interlock devices on the equipment you use?
Demonstrate how interlock devices on the equipment trainees use work to protect aerial lift operators.
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Maintenance of equipment is another critical safety issue. Equipment with aerial lifts must be inspected on a daily basis. Equipment must be maintained and repaired according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Any equipment found not to be in safe operating condition either during an inspection or during operation must be immediately removed from service until repairs are made. This includes leaking hydraulics, frayed or cut hydraulic lines, and frayed wires.
All repairs to equipment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel with the necessary training and experience to perform the work.
Are you familiar with maintenance requirements for the aerial lifts you use? Even if you are not responsible for maintenance and repairs on equipment, you should know about maintenance schedules and requirements.
Discuss your organization’s maintenance schedules and requirements for aerial lift equipment.
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OSHA requires that all aerial lifts have certain safety features. The lift must have skid-resistant stepping, standing, and working surfaces.
The access way for entering and exiting the aerial lift, including any rungs or steps, must have slip-resistant surfaces.
The sides or top guardrail of the lift must be between 38 and 45 inches high to prevent the worker from falling out.
The lift must be kept clear or debris, garbage, unneeded tools, grease, and any other items that could get in the way of the work as well as create slip or trip hazards.
And, aerial lifts must also have attachment points for a full-body harness and lanyard for each person who occupies the work platform.
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Aerial lifts with articulating or extendable booms must have controls both in or near the lift and lower down on the vehicle.
The upper controls must be inside or beside the lift so that they are within easy reach of the operator.
All controls must be plainly marked as to their function.
The lower controls on the vehicle must be designed to be able to override the lift controls in case of an emergency in which the worker in the lift is unable to operate the lift controls.
Except for emergencies, however, lower controls should only be operated with permission from the worker in the lift.
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In addition to falling, contact with power lines is one of the most dangerous hazards associated with working in aerial lifts. As we said earlier, specifications attached to your aerial lift will indicate whether it is insulated against electricity. If so, it will have insulated equipment that must be checked on a regular basis.
Make sure the insulated portions of lifts and booms are not altered in any way that could reduce insulating value.
In addition to the insulated portion of the equipment, other insulating devices should be checked, including insulating blankets, covers, line hose, gloves, sleeve, and so on.
Inspect these items for holes, tears, embedded objects, swelling, softening, hardening, stickiness, inelasticity, or any other unusual signs of potential damage.
Damage to insulating devices can be caused by sunlight, temperature extremes, contact with corrosive materials and solvents, and even humidity.
Do you always inspect insulating devices to make sure they are in good condition in case you accidentally get too close to power lines?
Identify insulating devices operators are required to have with them, and demonstrate the proper procedures for inspecting these items.
Slide Show Notes
It’s time to take a little true/false quiz to test your memory about some of the points we’ve just discussed. Your job is to decide whether each statement on the screen is true or false. Let’s begin.
The primary hazard of aerial lifts is eye injuries. True or false? The correct answer is false. The primary hazard is falls.
The rated load capacity must be displayed on the equipment. True or false? The correct answer is true. Never exceed the rated load capacity of an aerial lift.
Interlock devices are used to protect operators from electrocution. True or false? The correct answer is false. Interlock devices prevent tipovers.
Lower controls must be able to override upper controls in or near the lift. True or false? The correct answer is true. This is an emergency feature in case the operator in the lift is incapacitated and can’t operate the controls.
How did you do? Did you get all the answers right?
Slide Show Notes
Now it’s time to ask yourself if you understand the information presented so far. Do you understand what we’ve said about:
Aerial lift hazards?
OSHA design and construction requirements?
Load capacities?
Maintenance requirements?
Protections against contact with power lines?
All of this safety information is important because it helps you understand the protections built in to aerial lift equipment and OSHA requirements for the equipment.
Answer any questions trainees have about the information presented in the previous slides.
Conduct an exercise, if appropriate.
Let’s continue now to the next slide and talk about training and authorization requirements.
Slide Show Notes
Only trained and authorized employees may operate equipment with aerial lifts. Authorized operators must read and understand the manufacturer’s manual for the specific equipment to be operated. Operators must pay particular attention to operating instructions and safety rules.
In addition to reviewing the operating manual, operator trainees should receive hands-on training from a qualified person who has experience using the specific equipment to be operated and can judge the trainee’s proficiency using the equipment.
Operators must be trained to inspect the equipment and work area before each use. They must know what to look for and what to do if they discover something that is not safe.
Operators must also demonstrate that they can proficiently and safely operate the equipment, including following all safe work practices and safety rules.
Think about the training and proficiency requirements for aerial lift operators. Remember, you may only operate this equipment if you are trained and authorized.
Discuss training requirements for aerial lift operators.
Slide Show Notes
Because the primary hazard associated with aerial lifts is falls, OSHA requires operators to wear fall protection. Make sure you are wearing a full-body harness before entering the lift.
Use a lanyard attached to the boom or lift when working from inside the lift.
Be sure to inspect both harness and lanyard before each use, and make sure you wear the harness and attach the lanyard properly.
Never belt off to an adjacent pole, structure, or equipment. You could move the lift and forget to untie, which would leave you hanging from the adjacent pole, structure, or equipment as you are pulled out of the lift.
Belts are no longer acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system in construction or in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution in general industry. However, belts can be used as a restraint device. The lanyard must be short enough to prevent a worker from climbing out of the lift. In this case, the belt is used to keep the worker inside the protection of the lift. Even so, a full-body harness provides the best fall protection and should be worn at all times.
Do you know our fall protection requirements for aerial lifts?
Discuss your fall protection requirements for aerial lifts.
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Aerial lift equipment must be inspected before each use. Look for such defects as:
Cracked welds;
Hydraulic leaks;
Damaged control cables;
Loose wire connections; and
Tire damage.
Also check electrically insulated items and make sure they are all there and in good condition.
And finally, perform a control check to make sure operating controls are all functioning correctly, and perform an operating test on the lift itself.
Any potentially unsafe items discovered through inspection must be carefully examined and a determination must be made by a qualified service person as to whether the problem constitutes a safety hazard. All unsafe items and conditions must be corrected before the aerial lift can be used.
Think about the inspection procedure you need to perform before using an aerial lift.
Review your safety inspection checklist for aerial lifts.
Slide Show Notes
After inspecting the equipment, you need to inspect the immediate work area for hazards that could result in an accident such as a fall, tipover, or electrocution.
Check for any recent earth fills that may not have been properly compacted. If a tire or stabilizer is placed on the soft earth, the equipment may tip over when the boom is lifted or extended.
Keep a safe distance from ditches, drop-offs, or holes to avoid accidentally driving into one, which could cause a tipover. If you use equipment too close to these areas, the side of a hole or ditch could give way under the weight of a tire or stabilizer.
Watch for bumps and other floor obstructions. Be careful not to drive over these obstructions because they can impact stability.
Look out for debris and other things such as grease or water that could result in loss of stability.
Finally, be especially careful of overhead obstructions and high-voltage conductors. Look for them and remember where they. If there are any overhead obstructions, consider having a spotter on the ground who watches as the operator moves the aerial lift, and be sure the spotter has an effective way to communicate with the lift where they are.
Slide Show Notes
Once inspections are conducted, you need to make sure the vehicle is properly set up.
First, set the brakes so that the vehicle will not move while the liftis elevated.
Place wheel chocks under the tires.
Position the outriggers or stabilizers on a solid surface.
Never move the truck when the boom is elevated with a worker in the lift. Although some equipment is designed to be moved while a worker is in the lift, never move the equipment unless the lift has been lowered and the boom has been retracted.
Think about the safety precautions you must take when setting up the vehicle before using the aerial lift.
Discuss safe setup procedures for aerial lift vehicles.
Slide Show Notes
Now here’s a quick review of safety practices we’ve already discussed. Before using an aerial lift, make sure you have:
Performed required inspection;
Put on a personal fall arrest system and attached the lanyard correctly;
Taken care not to overloaded the lift;
Staged the vehicle on a solid surface; and
Designate an employee to watch and warn you of hazards.
Slide Show Notes
When working in the lift, it is very important to always stand firmly on the floor of the lift. Don’t get on your tiptoes or lean over the railing. Keep the soles of your feet flat while you are in the lift.
Don’t sit or climb on the edge of the lift. Again, keep your feet firmly planted on the floor of the lift.
Never use a ladder in the lift to gain more height.
Also, never use a plank to bridge a gap between the lift and another structure or work surface.
And, of course, keep your fall arrest system lanyard attached to the lift or boom at all times.
Think about the precautions you need to take to prevent falls while working in an aerial lift.
Discuss precautions trainees must take to prevent falls when working in an aerial lift.
Slide Show Notes
After work is completed and before moving the vehicle, make sure the boom is properly cradled.
Ensure that the outriggers or stabilizers are returned and stowed in position.
Remove wheel chocks.
And ensure that the path of travel is firm, level, and free of obstructions—both on the ground and in the air.
Slide Show Notes
Of course, safety is also an issue when driving a vehicle equipped with an aerial lift. Always look in the direction of travel and keep a clear view of the path of travel.
Watch out for pedestrians.
Maintain a safe distance from any ground obstacles such as debris, holes, depressions, ramp edges, and other hazards.
Also maintain a safe distance from any overhead obstructions.
And limit travel speed according to conditions. That means considering ground surface, ground slope, other traffic in the area, location of personnel, and so on.
Do you always drive vehicles equipped with aerial lifts safely and follow the rules reviewed in this slide?
Review your organization’s driving safety rules for vehicles equipped with aerial lifts.
Slide Show Notes
Here are some safe work practices that all aerial lift operators and other employees working with them should observe. We’ve touched on some of these already, but a little review never hurts.
Check for overhead power lines and high-voltage conductors. Keep the lift and boom at least 10 feet away from power lines at all times, unless you are specifically working on the lines.
Report any defects or equipment malfunctions immediately, and do not use the equipment until necessary repairs have been made by qualified maintenance personnel.
Never alter or disable a safety device or interlock device. And be sure to check safety and interlock devices daily to ensure they are functioning properly.
Prevent ropes, electric cords, and hoses from entangling with the lift when the platform is elevated, lowered, or moved.
Before lowering the lift, make sure the area under the lift is clear of tools, debris, or personnel working on the ground.
And, of course, it should go without saying that you should never engage in any stunt driving or horseplay when working in or around aerial lifts. Such behavior is always unsafe and prohibited.
Slide Show Notes
Workers on the ground who work near equipment with aerial lifts are also exposed to a number of hazards and must take proper precautions. Ground workers also play an important role in helping to keep the employee in the aerial lift safe.
If you’re working on the ground, warn operators of aerial lifts when they are too close to power lines. Both the boom and lift must be kept a minimum of 10 feet from power lines.
Don’t touch the truck or base of the aerial lift if the lift is close to power lines. Remember, electricity wants to go toward the ground. If you touch the truck while standing on the ground, the current can go through you to the ground.
Watch out for falling objects such as tools and materials. Always wear a hard hat to protect your head when working on the ground near an aerial lift, and never stand directly under the lift.
Also watch out for the boom and lift when the lift is lowered to make sure it doesn’t come down on you. The operator will be looking out for personnel on the ground but might miss someone because of a blind spot.
Finally, make sure you know emergency response procedures in case the worker in the lift is injured or can’t operate the controls.
Slide Show Notes
Here’s a quick multiple choice quiz to test your knowledge of the safe work practices we’ve just reviewed. Read the statements on the screen and click on the answer—a or b—that best completes the statement. Go ahead now. [PAUSE]
Let’s review your answers.
Fall protection for lift operators is b, required.
Aerial lifts must be inspected b, daily before each use.
Before moving a vehicle equipped with an aerial lift, the boom should be b, cradled—otherwise the vehicle could tip over.
Workers on the ground near aerial lifts must wear a, hard hats to protect their head from falling objects.
How did you do? Did you get all the answers right?
Slide Show Notes
Let’s take a moment now to review. Do you understand:
Fall protection requirements?
Inspection procedures?
Vehicle setup rules?
Safe work practices for employees in the lift and on the ground?
Safe driving rules for vehicles equipped with aerial lifts?
This safety information can help prevent accidents and injuries when working in or near aerial lifts.
Answer any questions trainees have about the information presented in the previous slides.
Conduct an exercise, if appropriate.
Now let’s conclude the session with some key points to remember.
Slide Show Notes
Here are the main points to remember from this session on aerial lift safety:
Aerial lifts are useful but can also be hazardous.
Only operate an aerial lift if trained and authorized.
Inspect equipment and the work area before each use.
Understand and follow safe work practices, including wearing fall protection.
And be especially careful when working around power lines.
This concludes the aerial lift safety training session.
Give trainees the quiz, if appropriate.