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Platform Safety EEC-0061 V1.1
Platform Safety
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The operator has been working for more than ten hours prior to the start of the lift
or the lift will not be completed before the operator has been working for twelve
hours.
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The operator did not have at least eight hours off immediately prior to the work
shift containing the personnel lift operation.
F. The operator shall not engage in any activity that will divert his attention while
engaged in operating the hoisting equipment.
G. The operator shall respond only to signals from the Personnel Lift Supervisor of
signalperson. The operator shall obey a stop signal at any time, no matter who
gives the signal.
H. When safety is in doubt, the operator shall consult with the Personnel Lifting
Supervisor before commencing or continuing a lift.
I. Shall remain at the controls when operating a machine with a boom mounted
platform that does not have controls for the duration of the lifting event.
J. When performing a lift when the boom mounted platform has upper controls, the
operator shall be free to not remain at the hoisting equipment controls.
K. The operator shall refer to manufacturer’s instructional material regarding operation
requirements of the hoisting machine and attachments.
L. The operator shall inspect the hoist equipment setup area before the personnel lift
and report observations to the Personnel Lifting Supervisor. The operator shall
inspect the lifting area for potential hazards such as, but not limited to:
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Excessive load and/or radius.
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Overhead obstructions and electrical transmission lines.
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Hazardous locations.
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Inadequate surface and support to withstand all forces imposed.
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Wind, weather, and unstable conditions.
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Any potentially hazardous conditions.
M. The operator shall inspect the hoist equipment immediately prior to starting a
personnel lift operation. This is a Frequent Inspection and the inspection criteria in
ASME B30 shall be used.