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Aerial Lifts
Aerial boom platforms, cherry pickers, and other types of aerial lifts
are often used to provide a safe, mobile alternative to scaffolding
and
ladders. Contractors who use aerial lifting equipment should be familiar
with and follow the requirements found in
29
CFR 1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds.
The following are general rules and procedures that should be followed
whenever an aerial lift is used.
General Requirements
- Only trained persons should operate lifts.
- Lift controls should be tested daily before first use.
Fall Protection
- Occupants should stand firmly on the floor of the basket at all times
- A body belt (or harness) and lanyard attached to boom or basket should
be worn at all times.
- Occupants should not belt off to adjacent structures.
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Fall Protection
- Occupants should stand firmly on the floor of the basket at all times.
- A body belt (or harness) and lanyard attached to boom or basket should
be worn at all times.
- Occupants should not belt off to adjacent structures.
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Use and Operation
- If so equipped, brakes and outriggers should be set before the boom
is raised.
- Lift should not be moved while extended, unless designed to do so.
- Manufacturer’s load limits should not be exceeded.
- When appropriate, contractors should use warning signs (e.g., “Work
Overhead”, etc.) or barricades to alert pedestrians.
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Overhead Electrical Hazards
- Only insulated aerial devices should be used for work on overhead
power lines. In all other cases, at least 10 feet should be maintained
between the boom and energized electrical lines.
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