Platform Safety EEC-0061 V1.1
Platform Safety
Pre-Lift Meeting Shall Cover These Items as a Minimum:
Proper use of all equipment.
Assignment and responsibilities of each person involved in the lift.
The procedures to be followed.
Guidance on general and specific safety precautions.
Special signals for the operation.
Unique considerations of the lift.
Work to be accomplished during the lift.
If applicable, the responsibilities and assignments of a signalperson when
operating near electrical hazards, including power lines.
If there is a change of personnel during a lifting operation, those people should also be
briefed on the lifting operations and safety requirements.
F. The operator and signalperson shall perform a test lift. This test lift is to be 125% of
rated load. Test weights are to be attached to an empty platform for this test. The
test is to verify that the machine is operating on a firm bearing surface and that the
structural integrity of the personnel platform is adequate for the planned lift
operation.
Personnell Reponsibilites and Qualifications
MANAGEMENT
A. Shall require that all people associated with a lift operation are familiar with the
requirements of applicable manuals, relevant local, state, and federal standards, and
consensus standards, ASME B30.5 (latest) and ASME B30.23 (latest) and that
these standards are followed during personnel lift operations.
B. Shall designate qualified persons to perform duties of “Personnel Lift Authorizer”.
Personnel Lift Authorizer shall:
Verify need for personnel lift.
Verify equipment to be used meets standards.
Authorize the personnel lift operation.
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