Elliott Traffic Safety Service L60, Operator'S Manual

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Platform Safety-hireach EEC-0145 V1.1
Platform Safety
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Any potentially hazardous conditions.
F. Aerial device shall be operated with outriggers and stabilizers fully deployed and
properly set.
G. The operator shall verify that the aerial device is set up and maintained within one
percent of level (0.56°) during a personnel lift.
H. For aerial devices with a boom-attached platform, verify that the platform is attached
as outlined in the installation section.
I.
Not allow the platform’s rating to be exceeded when loads are transferred to the
elevated platform.
J. Not knowingly allow the platform load to exceed the platform rating.
K. Travelling with personnel in the
equipment’s personnel platform.
L. The operator shall perform all movements if the platform in a slow, controlled
manner to minimize sudden and unexpected movements of the platform.
M. Set all brakes and locks on the aerial device after positioning of the personnel
platform and before any personnel platform work.
N. Move the platform under controlled conditions.
O. The operator shall not move the platform over, under, or in the vicinity of power lines
or electrical hazards unless the requirements of the minimum clearance table are
met.
P. Not lift any loads on a boom winch load line with personnel in the platform.
Q. Not disable, or allowed to be disabled, any aerial device safety device.
GROUND CREW
A. Visually inspect the platform prior to each lift to verify all attachments and the
platform structure are secure.
B. Inspect and attach the platform to the aerial device as specified by the manufacturer.
C. Verify the platform is evenly loaded, material secured, and the total platform weight
does not exceed the platform rating or the reduced aerial device lift capacity.
D. Not allow an occupied platform over, under, or in the vicinity of power lines or
electrical hazards unless minimum clearance requirements are met.