Introduction
- Equipment anatomy and inspections
- Stability of aerial lifts
- Safe Operations
- Six most common hazards
- Types of Lifts
- Standard
- Training Requirements
- Pre-shift Inspections
- Monthly and Yearly Inspections
- Load Tests
Anatomy
- Lift Components
- Visual inspection
- Engine, Refueling & Chassis
- Turret section and boom
- Scissor and mast sections
- Lift controls and platform
Stability
- Balance and leverage
- Lift’s leverage
- Load’s leverage
- Ground pressure
Safe Operations
- Planning a lift
- Safety meetings
- Training and familiarization
- Demonstration of ability
- Visual and functional inspection
- Visual inspection
- Functional inspection
- Check emergency controls
- Conclusion of inspection
Aerial Lift Hazards
- Power line contact
- Falls from tip over
- Falls from platform
- Struck or crushed by lift
- Maintenance related accidents
- Other hazards