Platform Safety EEC-0061 V1.1
Platform Safety
AA. The operator shall not move the platform over, under, or in the vicinity of power
lines or electrical hazards unless the requirements of the minimum clearance table is
met.
BB. Not lift any other loads, on any other load lines, while conducting a personnel lift.
When the hoisting equipment has a boom attached platform without controls it shall
not be used for other lifting service.
CC. Not disable, or allow to be disabled, any hoist equipment safety device during a
personnel lift.
DD. Not operate a platform with motion controls without the platform operation
manual available in the platform.
EE. The operator should avoid the simultaneous operation of more than one of the
hoisting equipment motion controls, unless such practice increases the safety of the
lift operations.
GROUND CREW
A. Visually inspect the platform prior to each lift to verify all attachments and the
platform structure are secure.
B. Observe the weight test and report any deformation or hazardous conditions to the
personnel Lift Supervisor. Items noted during the test weight shall be verified as
safe by a qualified person prior to commencing the personnel lift.
C. Inspect and attach the platform to the hoisting equipment as specified by the
platform manufacturer.
D. Verify the platform is evenly loaded, material secured, and the total platform weight
does not exceed the platform rating or the reduced hoisting equipment lift capacity.
E. Not allow an occupied platform over, under, or in the vicinity of power lines or
electrical hazards unless minimum clearance requirements are met.
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