SAFETY PRECAUTION - AERIAL LIFT NBT40-1 SERIES OPERATOR MANUAL
3-6
3-29-2018 Control # 610-00
Ensure a daily inspection and functional check of the aerial
lift is performed prior to placing it into operation.
Never operate a malfunctioning aerial lift. If a malfunction
occurs, shut the aerial lift down, red tag it and notify the
proper personnel of the malfunction.
Do not modify or disable any safety device or system on the
aerial lift. Doing so may cause death or serious injury to the
operator or major equipment damage.
Be familiar with the location and operation of the ground
station controls of the aerial lift.
Always use three point contact when entering or exiting the
aerial lift. Three point contact means that two hands and one
foot or one hand and two feet are in contact with the aerial lift
at all times during mount and dismount.
Before operation, position the aerial lift on a firm surface,
fully extend and set the outriggers, and level the aerial lift.
Depending on the nature of the supporting surface,
adequate cribbing may be required to obtain a larger bearing
surface.
The aerial lift is equipped with a bubble level and an
electronic level sensor to monitor outrigger system levelness
of aerial lift. See“Leveling of Equipment” 4-6. If the boom
extension is to be used, ensure the RCL electrical cable is
properly installed and the Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) is
programmed for the appropriate aerial lift configuration.
Refer to the RCL operator manual supplied with the aerial lift.
Verify the aerial lift’s capacity by checking the manufacturer’s
serial number plate.
OSHA requires that all persons in the work platform wear
lanyards with an approved fall protection device.
Secure lanyard to a designated lanyard attachment point on
the work platform. Keep the work platform gate closed at all
times.
Belting off to an adjacent pole, structure or equipment while
working from the aerial lift work platform is prohibited.
Climbers shall not be worn while performing work from the
aerial lift.
To avoid falling - use extreme caution when entering or
exiting the work platform above ground. Enter or exit through
the gate only. The work platform's floor must within 1 foot
(30cm) of an adjacent, safe and secure structure. Allow for
work platform vertical movement as weight is transferred to
the work platform.
Transfers between a structure and the aerial lift work
platform expose operators to fall hazards.This practice
should be discouraged wherever possible. Where transfer
must be accomplished to perform the job two lanyards with
an approved fall protection device will be used. One lanyard
should be attached to the aerial lift work platform. The other
to the structure. The lanyard that is attached to the aerial lift
work platform should not be disconnected until such time as
the transfer to the structure is complete. Otherwise, do not
step outside of platform.
Never position ladders, steps or similar items on the work
platform or aerial lift to provide additional reach for any
purpose.
When riding in or working from the work platform, both feet
must be firmly position on the platform floor.
Do not overload the aerial lift. Death or serious injury could
result from the aerial lift tipping over or failing structurally
from overload.
WARNING
Fall Hazard!
Working at elevated heights without using proper fall
protection can result in severe injury or death.
Always use proper fall protection as required by local,
state or federal regulations.
DANGER
Aerial Lift Hazard!
To avoid death or serious injury, never belt off to an
adjacent pole, structure or equipment while working from
the aerial lift work platform.
DANGER
Aerial Lift Hazard!
To avoid death or serious injury, never open platform gate
while operating aerial Lift platform.
WARNING
Tipping Hazard!
Do not overload the aerial lift.
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause death
or serious injury or structural failure from overload.
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