Aerial lifts are commonly used in construction, inspection, athletic events, and repair services to lift University employees to an elevated work position. Proper operation and use of aerial lifts can make the completion of tasks at elevation, safer and more efficient. However, unsafe use, operation, and aerial lift work practices can result in serious injury. This program has been developed due to the hazards associated with improper use and the University’s concern for the safety of individuals in and around this type of equipment. In addition, this program outlines general, operating, maintenance, inspection, and training requirements governing safe aerial lift use at the University.
Policy
Departments using aerial lifts must ensure that supervisors and operators comply with all aspects of this safety program. All university employees must successfully complete a training program, and receive certification prior to the operation of any aerial lift. Contractors operating aerial lifts on university projects are expected to meet or exceed the requirements found in this program and comply with all applicable statutes and regulations governing the use of powered industrial trucks as listed in Section 3.0 of this document.
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Requirements
- OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.68 (Powered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platform)
- OSHA Standard 29CFR 1926.453 (Aerial Lifts)
- ANSI/SIA A92.6 – 2006 (Self-Propelled Elevated Work Platforms)
Purpose
- This program has been developed to reduce the risk of physical injury or property damage in areas where aerial lifts are in operation. It also brings the university into compliance with federal, state, and local law.
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Scope
This program applies to the operation of all aerial lifts operated by university employees. Please see Appendix B – Examples of Aerial Lifts for specific examples. Please list below the types of lifts used by the department.
Content of the Program
- 1.0 Overview………………………………………………..…………………………. 3
- 2.0 Policy………….…………………………………………………………………..…..3
- 3.0 Requirements………………………………………………………………………3
- 4.0 Purpose…………………….……………………………………………………………3
- 5.0 Scope………………………….…..………………………………….…………….…….4
- 6.0 Aerial Lift Procedures………………………………………………………………4
- 6.0 Responsibilities………………..…………………………….…………………….….7
- 7.0 Employee Training………………………………………………………….……….8
- 8.0 Program Evaluation………………………………………………………………..9
- Appendix A: Aerial Lift Inspection & Maintenance Record
- Appendix B: Examples of Aerial Lifts
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