Elliott E190, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Platform Safety-aerial EEC-0070 V1.3
Platform Safety
D. Not allow an occupied platform over, under, or in the vicinity of power lines or
electrical hazards unless minimum clearance requirements are met.
PERSONNEL PLATFORM OCCUPANTS
A. Remain in continuous sight or in communication with the crewmembers on the
ground.
B. Maintain a stable and even loading of the platform.
C. Use protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and
gloves in conditions where a hazard of injury exists.
D. Wear personnel fall protection devices with lanyards attached to provided anchorage
points at all times, while occupying the platform.
E. Be familiar with hand signals posted in the platform. All occupants shall know the
emergency stop signal.
F. Limit their number to the minimum number of personnel to complete the task,
platform design, and aerial device limitations.
G. Have materials and equipment evenly distributed and secured while the platform is
in use.
H. Shall always stand firmly on the floor of the platform and not climb or sit on the rails
of the platform. Nor should platform personnel use planks, ladders, or any other
materials for obtaining additional working height or reach.
I. The platform occupant should keep all parts of their body inside the platform during
raising, lowering, or positioning.
Lifting Personnel Near Electrical Power Lines
Lifting personnel near electrical power lines is not allowed. Lifting personnel
where the aerial device or platform can be electrified from electric power lines is an
extremely hazardous practice.
It is advisable to perform the lift so there is no possibility of the aerial device, load line,
or personnel platform becoming a conductive path.