Platform Safety EEC-0061 V1.1
Platform Safety
Require lift personnel to follow guidelines of standards.
C. Shall designate person to perform duties of “Personnel Lift Supervisor”.
Personnel Lift Supervisor shall:
Hold pre-lift meeting.
Verify required inspections have been performed.
Verify qualified are assigned to perform functions of ground crew, signalperson,
operator, and platform occupants.
Supervise lift operations.
Maintain safety of lifting operations.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
A. Shall be qualified to operate the equipment being used in the personnel lift.
B. Successfully meet the physical qualifications established in the applicable hoisting
equipment volumes of ASME B30 (latest). Additionally, the operator shall have
been tested for substance abuse. Testing shall be in accordance with applicable
government regulations and policies of the employer.
C. Successfully meet training and qualification criteria outlined in hoisting equipment
volumes of ASME B30 (latest).
D. Shall be responsible for complying with the requirements of the standards as they
relate to:
Hoisting equipment capability.
Rated load constraints.
Operational limitations.
Confirming that all hoisting equipment inspections have been completed and are
satisfactory, prior to starting the lift.
Operating the hoisting equipment in compliance with specified procedures.
E. Shall not engage in a personnel lift when physically or mentally unfit. The operator
has the right to refuse any personnel lift under the following circumstances:
The operator does not feel physically or mentally fit to perform the operation.
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