Training Aerial Lifts

Scissors, vertical, boom and material lifts
Presentation created by Robert Grieshaber and Sue Kerns for use at: Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Physical Plant Services PO Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA (414) 229-4742 (414) 229-4576 v. May 2009
University Safety & Assurances www.pps.edu
Topics of Discussion
Training Required Regulations Types Hazards Controls Prohibitions and Precautions
Univ. of Wisc.-Milwaukee, Physical Plant Services, v. 5/2009
Aerial Lifts
Lifts are a better way to reach overhead areas and are safer than ladders; however, safety precautions must be followed.
Training
Staff and students using forklifts, mechanical lifts or powered platforms must receive basic operational and safety training prior to use. This includes proper use and limitations of the equipment.
Regulations
OSHAs aerial lift regulations cover: Aerial Lifts Elevated Platforms Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts) Cranes and Derricks
Types of Lifts
Forklifts
Stationary Push type Self Propelled Electric, Gas or Diesel
Scissor Lifts
Push Type Self Propelled Electric, Gas or Diesel
Articulating Boom Aerial Lift Types

Trailer-Mounted Truck-Mounted
Telescopic Boom Aerial Lift

Push Type Self Propelled Electric, Gas or Diesel Truck Mounted
Forklifts
Cranes
Fixed Gantry Hydraulic Lattice Boom Telescopic
Combinations Elevated Platforms
Other
Articulating Boom Aerial Lift Types

A self-propelled, integral frame, boom supported platform which telescopes & rotates beyond the base dimensions to position personnel along with their tools and necessary materials at overhead work locations.
Fork-truck work platform

We have a fork-truck work platform at the Univ. Services Building (USB). Since the platform has a standard railing system, tying-off is not required as long as your body stays within the confines of the railings. Except for vertical positioning, the truck must not be relocated while a person is in the platform.
Specific Hazards
Specific Hazards
There are specific hazards associated with operating aerial platforms. These hazards are:
Fall Hazards Tip-Over Hazards Collision Hazards Electrocution Hazards
Specific Hazards --Fall Hazards

Aerial Lifts
(Articulating & Telescoping Boom Lifts)
Fall protection is required due to potential for being bounced out of lift and to keep worker from climbing out of the basket.
Specific Hazards Fall Hazards

Any occupant of a self-propelled boom must wear fall protection (body
harness and shockabsorbing lanyard.)
Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform guardrails Do not climb out of the platform when it is raised.
Specific Hazards Tip Over Hazards

Do not exceed the rated platform capacity Platform is intended to be elevated on a firm, level surface unless equipped with outriggers Do not operate in strong or gusty winds
Aftermath of Miller Park Big Blue crane collapse.
Specific Hazards --Tip Over Hazards

Do not drive near drop-offs, holes, or loading docks. Do not raise platform on uneven or soft surfaces. Do not drive onto uneven or soft surfaces when elevated. Do not raise platform on slope or drive onto slope when elevated.
Special Hazards Tip Over Hazards

Cribbing under wheels to prevent sinking into wet soil.
UWM rental Genie S-60 (Dec. 2008, for gutter clean out at Hefter Conference Center)
Miller Park Crane Collapse 1999
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel web site

Miller Park Crane Collapse 1999

July 14, 1999 3 Dead Significant project delay and costoverruns.
Photo: Aftermath of Miller Park Big Blue crane collapse
Specific Hazards Tip Over Hazards

Do not place or attach overhead loads to any part of the platform Do not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform
Photo: Aftermath of Miller Park Big Blue crane collapse
Specific Hazards -- Collision

These include hazards to the aerial platform & surrounding areas as well as personnel collisions that result in injury. Check work area for obstructions or other hazards Do not lower the platform unless the area below is clear of personnel & obstructions Limit travel speed according to condition of ground surface, congestion, slope, location of personnel Be aware of blind spots
Specific Hazards -- Electrocution

Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Operations manual and decal on lift should provide information on safe distance to maintain when working near electrical apparatus Assume all electrical parts and wires are energized unless known otherwise.
Specific Hazards -- Electrocution

Maintain safe clearances from electrical power lines and apparatus You must allow for platform sway, rock, or sag This work platform does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically charged conductor
Special Hazards: Battery Charging

Charge batteries only in well-ventilated areas Lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which will damage eyes or skin on contact Wear eye/face protection, protective gloves and clothing for battery maintenance
Controls
Requires specialized training Follow manufacture rs instructions Routine inspections Periodic inspections Hands on experience
UW-Milwaukee Workforce Boom Lift training, Nov. 2002 (unit retired from service).
Precautions and Prohibitions
Precautions
Check the following:
Outriggers, stabilizers and extending axles Upper and lower control stations including auxiliary/emergency controls. Platform handrails and gates. Level gauge (as shown in photo)
Precautions
Operators must:
Keep work surfaces and elevating mechanisms clean and clear of debris. Before attempting to clean a machine, lower the platform to the stowed position and turn off the engine. Clean steps, railings, ladders, and platform floor. Remove grease or oil. Replace antiskid tape or paint, as required. Rememberslippery surfaces can be hazardous. Remove or put away tools, ropes and hooks. Remember-loose items on the floor could cause an accident.
Precautions
CHECK AT GROUND OR FLOOR LEVEL: Inspect the surface on which you will be working. Look for holes, obstacles, drop-offs, rough spots, and weak spots on covers on ramps or floors. Look for oil spills, wet spots, slippery surfaces, soft soil or standing water. Watch for anything that may make you lose control or cause the platform to tip over. Clear away all debris, and make sure all passages are clear.
UWM Hefter Center (Nov. 2008): Equipment on soft soil, with cribbing under wheels.
Precautions
Operators must:
Think about how you will approach the area, and where you will place your machine for proper lift clearance. Lock out the controls of any overhead bridge or crane that the boom may cross the path of. Check clearances of doorways, canopies, and power lines, also check clearances when transporting the platform on a truck or trailer.
Make the Right Start

Know rated workload of your machine and never exceed it Know weight of all personnel, tools and other items placed on the platform Disperse load evenly before raising the platform
Do not carry materials on railings unless approved for that purpose Aerial platform must be on a firm, flat, smooth and level surface when platform is raised
Proper Mounting
Use 3-point contact Always face the machine Use handrails, ladders or steps Never grasp control levers when mounting or climbing off Never walk or climb the elevating assembly to gain access to an elevated platform Check that all handrails, toeboards, gates and entry chains are in place and secured before raising the platform Enter and exit the platform from the ground only
Test the Controls

After starting, recheck all gauges and lights Check audible and visible alarms Check control functions, including emergency stop mechanism Recheck steering, right and left
Move slowly until you are certain everything is operating properly Be certain you have full travel & automatic brake control Be sure you can lower elevated platform
Safe Operating Practices
Only designated operator should operate controls Never jam an operating control from one travel direction to another. Return to neutral, stop, then proceed in the other direction
Avoid sudden stops, starts or changes in direction Never attempt to work controls except from operators control station or lower control station
Watch Out for Others
Never allow an unqualified or unauthorized person to operate lift Keep everyone clear of a working platform Never permit anyone to stand or pass under a raised platform
Never drive an aerial platform up to someone standing in front of a fixed object Never move or position any park of a machine over another person
Work Safely
When platform has been raised to working position, be cautious to prevent any object from striking or interfering with operating controls. Secure all tools, equipment or other materials
Keep ropes, electrical cords and hoses coiled and stowed away when not in use Keep platform floor clear of debris and loose objects which might cause you to slip
Work Safely
Never use ladders, planks, steps or other devices to provide additional reach or gain greater height Do not lean over or sit or climb on the platform railing Always keep both feet on platform floor at all times Never belt off to adjacent structure when working on platform Never allow anyone to tamper with, service or operate a machine from lower control station while personnel are in the platform except in an emergency
Operator Checklist
1. Operating & emergency controls 2. Safety devices 3. Personal protective devices 4. Tires & wheels 5. Air, hydraulic & fuel system for leaks 6. Loose or missing parts 7. Cable and wiring harness 8. Placards, warnings, control markings & operating manual 9. Guardrail system 10. Battery fluid level 11. Hydraulic reservoir level 12. Coolant level
Pallet Jacks
Before picking up load make sure forks are lowered, squared & wide enough to provide good support Move under load as far as possible & make sure load is centered & stable before lifting Raise load steadily and slowly When forks are raised, machine is less stable
Walkie-Rider Pallet Jacks

Position yourself so you have the best visibility either forward or backward All body parts must be within the boundaries of the vehicle Face the direction in which you are traveling Always keep at least one hand on the controls Watch your speed Allow for wide-swings around corners
Prohibitions
Do not overload Do not use without railings & entry gate in place Do not use if work platform is not working or parts are damaged Do not use near moving vehicles Do not stand or sit on guardrails Do not use under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not override safety devices Do not leave unattended with key in switch Do not use ladder or other device to increase size or working height Do not use with damaged wheels or tires or improperly inflated tires
Fall Protection
Scissors Lifts
(SKYJACK Mobile Elevating Work Platform)
Personal fall protection (i.e., tying off) normally isnt necessary on vertical lifts unless the work extends beyond the railing.
Precautions and Prohibitions
Whats Wrong in This Picture?
Whats Wrong in This Picture?

Personal Fall Protection (harness, lanyard, anchorage) is normally NOT required in a vertical or scissor lift as long as the guardrails are in place. If personal fall protection is required at the job, tie off to the manufacturer's tie-off points, NOT the guardrails as pictured
UW-Madison circa. 2006
Whats Wrong in this Picture?
Union Lamping 2007

JLG E450A high lift, UWM Student Union, Jan. 2007
Union Lamping 2007

JLG E450A high lift, UWM Student Union, Jan. 2007, notice the
Klotsche Center Lift

2001 SOP for accessing Klotsche gymnasium HVAC platforms, before the catwalk system.
UW-Milwaukee equipment
UWM Klotsche JLG 3246ES (Dec. 2008)
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UWM rental units Genie S-60 and S-40 (Dec. 2008)
UWM rental Genie S-60 at Hefter Conference Center for gutter cleaning, Nov. 2008
UWM rental units Genie S-60 control panel on power unit (Dec. 2008)
UWM rental unit Genie S-60 precautionary label (Dec. 2008)
UWM rental unit Genie S-60 DANGER label (Dec. 2008)
Consider including these photos in presentation (as of Dec. 2008)
UWM rental unit Genie S-40 control panel (Dec. 2008)

UWM rental unit Genie S-40 precautionary labels (Dec. 2008)

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Stationary Push type Self Propelled Electric, Gas or Diesel

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Articulating Boom Aerial Lift Types

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Telescopic Boom Aerial Lift

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Combinations Elevated Platforms

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Articulating Boom Aerial Lift Types

Fork-truck work platform

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Specific Hazards --Fall Hazards

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Specific Hazards Fall Hazards

Specific Hazards Tip Over Hazards

Aftermath of Miller Park Big Blue crane collapse.

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Specific Hazards --Tip Over Hazards

Special Hazards Tip Over Hazards

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Miller Park Crane Collapse 1999

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel web site

Miller Park Crane Collapse 1999

Photo: Aftermath of Miller Park Big Blue crane collapse

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Specific Hazards Tip Over Hazards

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Specific Hazards -- Collision

Specific Hazards -- Electrocution

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Specific Hazards -- Electrocution

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Special Hazards: Battery Charging

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Precautions and Prohibitions

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Make the Right Start

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Test the Controls

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Safe Operating Practices

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Watch Out for Others

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