1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide written instruction for Nitro Construction Services in the use and inspection of aerial lifts.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of the Site Manager/Superintendent to implement the requirements of this procedure.
3.0 REFERENCES
29 CFR 1926.453
29 CFR 1926.21
ANSI A92.2-1969 – “Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms”
4.0 PROCEDURE
4.1 Specific Requirements
4.1.1 Lift controls shall be tested each day prior to use to determine that such controls are in safe working condition.
4.1.2 Only authorized employees shall operate an aerial lift.
4.1.3 No employee shall tie off to an adjacent pole, structure, or equipment while working from an aerial lift.
4.1.4 Employees shall stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and shall not sit or climb on the edge of the basket or use planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position.
4.1.5 A body harness with a lanyard shall be worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift, or when driving or moving locations.
4.1.5.1 A retractable lanyard or fall restraint lanyard shall be used when working less than 20 feet from the ground. A standard 12-foot lanyard will NOT protect an employee should a fall occur from 20 feet or less.
4.1.6 Boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer shall not be exceeded.
4.1.7 The brakes shall be set and wheel chocks installed before using an aerial lift on an incline.
4.1.8 Aerial lift trucks shall not be moved when the boom is elevated in a working position with employees in the basket, except for equipment that is specifically designed for this type of operation.
4.1.9 Modifications to the equipment shall not be made without written approval from the manufacturer.
4.1.10 Equipment shall have a working back-up alarm or a spotter shall be used when backing up.
4.1.11 Minimum clearance between electrical lines and any part of the equipment shall be at least 10 feet for voltages up to 50 kV. For voltages over 50 kV refer to OSHA requirements. See attached (1926.1408 Table A)
5.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Each employee authorized to operate aerial lifts shall be trained in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, the regulations are applicable to aerial lifts, their work environment, and the safe operation of aerial lifts.
6.0 DOCUMENTATION
6.1 Training of employees to operate aerial lifts shall be documented and remain on-site for the duration of the project. At a minimum, this shall be a training roster with the date of the training, the employee’s name, and the name of the instructor.
6.2 Daily inspections of Aerial lifts shall be documented on the Aerial Lift Safety Inspection Form or equivalent.
7.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the requirements of this procedure, all safety precautions and guidelines of each facility and/or manufacturer will be followed.
8.0 APPENDICES
NCR Form 022 – Aerial Lift Inspection Form
29CFR 1926.1408 Table A – Working clearance from energized lines.