SJ 46A & SJ 46AJ
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 an aerial
platform that has ladders,
scaffolding or other devices
mounted on it to increase its
size or work height.
• 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.
• BE AWARE of overhead
obstructions or other possible
hazards around the aerial
platform when driving or
lifting.
• BE AWARE of crushing
hazards. Keep all body parts
inside platform guardrail.
• BE AWARE of blind spots when
operating the aerial platform.
• ENSURE that there are no
personnel or obstructions in
the path of travel, including
blind spots.
• DO NOT lower the platform
unless the area below is clear of personnel and
obstructions.
• DO NOT use boom to push,
pull other objects or to lift the
chassis.
• DO NOT raise the aerial
platform while it is on a truck,
forklift or other device or
vehicle.
• 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 in place.
• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the
aerial platform. Do make sure the load is evenly
distributed on the platform.