Elliott Traffic Safety Service L60, Operator'S Manual

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Platform Safety-hireach EEC-0145 V1.1
Platform Safety
B. When personnel lifts occur over water, personal flotation devices shall be provided
and required to be worn. Platform personnel shall wear a body (fall protection
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.
AERIAL DEVICE OPERATOR
A. Shall be qualified to operate the aerial device.
B. Use protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and
gloves in conditions where a hazard of injury exists.
C. Shall be responsible for complying with the requirements of the standards as they
relate to:
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Aerial device capability.
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Rated load constraints.
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Operational limitations.
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Confirming that all aerial device inspections have been completed and are
satisfactory, prior to starting the lift.
D. The operator shall not engage in any activity that will divert his attention while
engaged in operating the aerial device.
E. The operator shall inspect the aerial device 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.