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Platform Safety EEC-0061 V1.1
Platform Safety
device) that is securely attached to the platform or booms tip, while over land and
detached while over water.
C. A boat with rescue personnel shall be available during a personnel lift over water.
D. Special personnel protective equipment shall be provided and required to be worn
around toxic, flammable or hazardous materials or fumes.
Pre-Lift Requirements and Planning
Special procedures are to be followed when it is determined that personnel need to
be lifted in a platform to perform needed work or gain access to certain areas.
A. The person specifically responsible for the work to be performed shall determine that
there is no other practical method of performing the required work. This person can
authorize the use of personnel lifting. Additionally, this person must evaluate the
safety issues associated with the proposed personnel lift and verify the platform and
hoisting are suitable for use.
B. For each personnel-lifting event, the person responsible for the work shall issue a
statement describing the procedure to be used. This statement is to be retained at
the jobsite.
C. Crane and personnel platform shall be inspected daily prior to any lifting events. An
inspection record is to be maintained.
D. Personnel lifting activities shall be made under controlled conditions with the aid of
an appointed signalperson.
E. A pre-lift meeting shall be held daily to plan and review personnel lifting procedures.
This meeting is to be attended by the crane operator, signalperson, platform
occupants, and person responsible for the work to be performed. The person
responsible for the work to be performed shall instruct the personnel who will occupy
the platform during the lifting procedure. Instructions are to include procedures for
entering and exiting the platform and when the personnel can enter or exit the
platform.