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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NMC-WOLLARD
2021 Truax Blvd. Eau Claire, WI 54703 ● P: 715-835-3151● F: 715-835-6625 ● www.nmc-wollard.com
TML-704H Maintenance Lift Manual No. 310547
1 DESCRIPTION
SEPTEMBER 01, 2015
OSHA provides the following information to help employers and workers recognize
and avoid safety hazards they may encounter when they use aerial lifts.
Hazards Associated with Aerial Lifts
The following hazards, among others, can lead to personal injury or death:
• Fall from elevated level,
• Objects falling from lifts,
• Tip-overs,
• Ejections from the lift platform,
• Structural failures (collapses),
• Electric shock (electrocutions),
• Entanglement hazards,
• Contact with objects, and
• Contact with ceilings and other overhead objects.
Training
Only trained and authorized persons are allowed to operate an aerial lift. Training
should include:
• Explanations of electrical, fall, and falling object hazards;
• Procedures for dealing with hazards;
• Recognizing and avoiding unsafe conditions in the work setting;
• Instructions for correct operation of the lift (including maximum intended load and
load capacity);
• Demonstrations of the skills and knowledge needed to operate an aerial lift before
operating it on the job;
• When and how to perform inspections; and
• Manufacturer’s requirements.
Retraining
Workers should be retrained if any of the following conditions occur:
• An accident occurs during aerial lift use,
• Workplace hazards involving an aerial lift are discovered, or
• A dierent type of aerial lift is used. Employers are also required to retrain
workers who they observe operating an aerial lift improperly.
What to Do Before Operating an Aerial Lift
Pre-start Inspection
Prior to each work shift, conduct a pre-start inspection to verify that the equipment
and all its components are in safe operating condition.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and include a check of:
Vehicle components
• Proper uid levels (oil, hydraulic, fuel and coolant);
• Leaks of uids;
• Wheels and tires;
• Battery and charger;
• Lower-level controls;
• Horn, gauges, lights and backup alarms;
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