DC Electric Full-size RTs
December 2007 Page 11
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform Safety Rules
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
• DO NOT operate on surfaces not capable
of holding the weight of the aerial platform
including the rated load, e.g., covers, drains, and
trenches.
• DO NOT operate an aerial
platform that has ladders,
scaffolding or other devices
mounted on it to increase its size
or work height. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT exert side forces on
aerial platform while elevated.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform
as a crane. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT climb on scissor arm
assembly. It is prohibited.
• BE AWARE of overhead
obstructions or other possible
hazards around the aerial
platform when driving or lifting.
• DO NOT raise the platform
while the aerial platform is on a
truck, fork lift or other device or
vehicle.
• BE AWARE of crushing
hazards. Keep all body parts
inside platform guardrail.
• DO NOT lower the platform
unless the area below is
clear of personnel and
obstructions.
• ENSURE that there are no personnel or
obstructions in the path of travel, including blind
spots.
• BE AWARE of blind spots when operating the
aerial platform.
• STUNT driving and horseplay are prohibited.
• ENSURE ALL tires are in good condition and lug
nuts are properly tightened.
• DO NOT alter or disable limit switches or other
safety devices.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform without
guardrails, locking pins and the entry gate/chain/
bar in place.
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