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December 2007
DC Electric Full-size RTs
Safety Rules
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
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DO NOT
exceed the rated capacity of the
aerial platform. Do make sure the load is evenly
distributed on the platform.
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DO NOT
attempt to free a snagged platform with
lower controls until personnel are removed from
the platform.
•
DO NOT
position the aerial platform against
another object to steady the platform.
•
DO NOT
place materials on the guardrails
or materials that exceed the confines of the
guardrails unless approved by Skyjack.
Fall Protection
As per the ANSI A92.6-2006 standard, “The
guardrail system of the aerial platform provides
fall protection. If occupant(s) of the platform are
required to wear personal fall protection equipment
(PFPE), occupants shall comply with instructions
provided by the aerial platform manufacturer
(remanufacturer) regarding anchorage(s).”
If additional fall protection is required, by an
employer or the authority having jurisdiction,
Skyjack recommends the use of a fall restraint
system to keep an occupant within the confines
of the platform, and thus not expose the occupant
to any fall hazard requiring a fall arrest.
All personal fall protection equipment must
comply with applicable governmental regulations
and must be inspected and used in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
All personal fall protection equipment must be
attached only to approved anchorage points
within the platform of the aerial platform.
wARNiNG
Entering and exiting the aerial platform
should only be done using the three
points of contact.
• Use only equipped access openings.
• Enter and exit only when the aerial
platform is in the fully retracted position.
•
Do use three points of contact to enter and exit
the platform. Enter and exit the platform from
the ground only. Face the aerial platform when
entering or exiting the platform.
•
Three points of contact means that two hands and
one foot or one hand and two feet are in contact
with the aerial platform or the ground at all times
during entering and exiting.
wARNiNG
An operator should not use any aerial
platform that:
does not appear to be working properly.
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has been damaged or appears to have worn or
•
missing parts.
has alterations or modifications not approved by
•
the manufacturer.
has safety devices which have been altered or
•
disabled.
has been tagged or blocked out for non-use or
•
repair.
Failure to avoid these hazards could
result in death or serious injury.
Jobsite Inspection
Do not use in hazardous locations.
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Perform a thorough jobsite inspection prior to
•
operating the aerial platform, to identify potential
hazards in your work area.
Be aware of moving equipment in the area. Take
•
appropriate actions to avoid collision.
