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GIVE
TO OPERATOR OF EQUIPMENT DEVELOPED
FOR INDUSTRY BY SCAFFOLD
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA CODE
OF SAFE PRACTICES FOR OPERATION
OF POWER ELEVATED MOBILE WORK PLATFORMS (SCISSOR
LIFTS, ARTICULATING & EXTENDIBLE WORK PLATFORMS) It
shall be the responsibility of all users to read and comply with me following
common sense rules which are designed to promote safety in the operation of
power elevated mobile work platforms. These rules do not purport to be
all-inclusive nor to supplant or replace other additional safety and
precautionary measures to cover usual or unusual conditions It these rules
conflict in any way with any provincial statute or regulation said statute or
regulation shall supersede these rules and it shall be the responsibility of
each user to comply therewith GENERAL
RULES 1.
WORK AREA
SURVEY: Before operating the machine, the operator must make a work survey of
hazards such as uncompacted soil, ditches, debris, overhead electric lines,
unguarded openings or hazardous conditions created by other trades. The
machine should not be operated on surfaces other than those intended by and
set out in the manufacturers instructions. 2.
INSPECTION:
All equipment must be inspected prior to each shift by the operator. Such
inspections should include the daily maintenance checks in accordance with
manufacturers instructions and a visual inspection or the machine for damage
and devices which do not appear to operate properly Equipment which has
obvious defects must be repaired before being operated. 3.
NEVER USE
EOUIPMENT FOR PURPOSES OR IN WAYS FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT INTENDED 4.
REPORT ANY
UNSAFE CONDITION 5.
NEVER TAKE
CHANCES: Do not work on platforms if your physical condition is such that you
feel dizzy or unsteady in any way. Workers must ascend to and descend from the
platform using the facilities provided. 6.
TRAINING.
Workers must be properly instructed on applicable model before they operate
the equipment. Such instruction should include a review of manufacturers
operating instructions. location of all emergency devices. safety decals.
daily maintenance checks, machine limitations and pertinent regulations
regarding use of the equipment Workers must be able to exercise common sense
and be competent to operate this equipment A worker. must not operate a
powered elevating movable work platform when his physical abilities are
impaired by illness medication, drugs. or alcoholic beverages. 7.
Elevating
work platforms, normally, are not intended for use near electrically energized
circuits. User should. therefore.
consider the work platform to be non-insulated unless otherwise labeled. 8.
The
operation of any work platform is subject to certain hazards that cannot be
protected against by mechanical means but only by the exercise of
intelligence, care, and common sense. It is, therefore. essential to have
competent careful operators. physically and mentally fit and thoroughly
trained in the safe operation of this type of equipment If
you do not fit this description do not operate equipment 1.
Read
manufacturer's operating instructions. Never exceed manufacturer's recommended
load. All accessories must be installed and used in accordance with
manufacturers recommended procedures 2.
Perform
manufacturer's daily maintenance checks and make visual inspection of vehicle
and surrounding area to be sure both are clear of other personnel and
obstructions (including overhead obstructions) 3.
Guardrails:
Do not use machine without guardrails. Do not stand on guardrails to
gain extra reach Do not use guardrails to carry materials unless designed for
this purpose ant do not allow excessive overhang of materials when elevating
the platform 4.
A safety
belt with lanyard. or body belt and safety straps must be attached to the
basket or boom of extendible or boom platforms. 5.
Do not lean
out over platform railings to perform work. 6.
Do not use
ladders or makeshift devices on the platform to obtain greater height 7.
All
personnel must remain clear while equipment is in use. Do not climb up or down
extendible, articulating or scissor arms 8.
Outriggers
or stabilizers must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendation. 9.
Care must
taken to prevent ropes, electric cords. hoses, etc. from becoming entangled in
equipment when platform is being elevated or equipment moved 10.
Do not alter
equipment or override safety devices in any way 11.
A powered
elevating work platform must not be operated near electrically energized
overhead power lines, unless insulated per C.S.A. 12.
It is the
responsibility or the operator to ensure that the load of workers, materials.
and tools on the platform does not exceed the capacity or the machine Loads
should be secured. from rolling or excessive movement. 13.
The machine
must not be moved until the operator has determined by visual inspection that
the direction of intended movement is clear of hazards, obstructions, and
other site personnel. 14.
Under no
circumstances may a machine be modified without the written approval of the
manufacturer In addition, the machine must not be operated when any of the
safety devices are inoperable. 15.
When a
scissor or boom lift is left unattended by the
operator, the unit shall be locked. or rendered inoperative. To prevent
the device from being started or set in motion by an unauthorized person. IF YOU DO
NOT UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR
FOR CLARIFICATION.
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