Aerial Lift Policy - University of North Carolina Wilmington
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1. University of North Carolina Wilmington Environmental Health amp Safety Workplace Safety NN UNCW Aerial Lift Policy GENERAL The UNCW Environmental Health amp Safety Department EH amp S is authorized by UNCW Policy 05 600 to develop and manage comprehensive environmental health and safety programs Additionally they are tasked to identify and address regulatory requirements In that spirit this Aerial Lift Policy has been developed to protect employees by ensuring that all employees understand the Aerial Lift Policy before employees perform servicing and maintenance activities This policy is intended to meet the Occupational Safety and Health Requirements for General Industry outlined in 29 CFR 1910 67 and 1910 68 SCOPE This policy applies to all university employees regardless of status or type of employment It may be used as minimum guidelines for contractors and or vendors that are expected to maintain their own safety program Examples of aerial platform lifts include one man lifts scissor lifts boom trucks cherry pickers etc APPLICATION This written policy outlines responsibilities training and program requirements with regard to the Aerial Lift Policy RESPONSIBILITIES UNCW EH amp S will provide training and technical support to departments and employees when questions or concerns arise with regard to Aerial Lift safety Each Department shall be responsible for the implementation of the Ae2. the lift by the manufacturer the following information shall be displayed on all aerial platform lifts in a clearly visible accessible area and in a durable manner 1 The make model serial number and manufacturer s name and address 2 The rated workload including rated number of occupants 3 The maximum platform height Revised July 2011 APPENDIX A Operating Manual Acknowledgement Form By signing this document I am certifying that I have received a copy of the operations manual for the aerial platform lift shown below Upon training and authorization by my department I am expected to operate this lift I understand that it is my responsibility to review and understand the safe operation of this aerial platform lift based on the training I receive and the manufacturer s recommendations I understand that if at any time I have any questions regarding the information found in the user s manual I can contact UNCW EH amp S my supervisor or the manufacturer to obtain my answers Aerial Lift Make Aerial Lift Model Name print Department User Operator s name sign Date Revised July 2011 APPENDIX B Aerial Platform Lift Pre start Inspection 2 Pages The pre start inspection shall be performed prior to each day s or shift s use of the aerial platform lift by an authorized and trained user of the lift Documentation of the inspection shall be maintained by each department with a copy of t
3. atform lift has not been used for a period of 3 months or more or after the lift has been purchased a frequent inspection shall be performed by a qualified person and shall include the following All functions and their controls for speed s smoothness and limits of motion Lower controls including the provisions for overriding of upper controls All chain and cable mechanisms for adjustment wear or damaged parts All emergency and safety devices Lubrication of all moving parts inspection of filter element s hydraulic oil engine oil and coolant as specified by the manufacturer 6 Visual inspection of structural components and other critical components such as fasteners pins shafts and locking devices 7 Placard warnings and control markings 8 Additional items specified by the manufacturer Se Sun Annual Inspections An annual inspection shall be performed on each aerial platform lift each year The inspection shall be performed by a qualified mechanic who is authorized to perform maintenance duties on the lift The inspection shall include all items specified by the manufacturer for an annual inspection Workplace Inspections Before an aerial platform lift is used and during its use the operator shall check the area in which the aerial platform lift is to be used for possible hazards such as but not limited to Revised July 2011 Drop offs or holes Slopes Bumps and floor obstructions Debris Ov
4. erhead obstructions and high voltage conductors Hazardous locations and atmospheres Inadequate surface and support to withstand all load forces imposed by the aerial platform lift Wind and weather conditions Presence of unauthorized people 10 Other possible unsafe conditions SOR O0 VOY O G2 R ea Platform Qualifications Specifications for platforms A The following criteria shall be met to be an approved platform on a lift 1 Platform width shall be not less than 18 inches and shall have a slip resistant surface 2 The platform shall have a guardrail system around its periphery Itis removable or can be lowered The means used to secure it in the normal operating position shall be readily accessible for inspection and maintenance 3 The guardrail system shall include a top rail that is between 39 and 45 inches high a mid rail that is approximately half way from the platform to the top rail and a toe board that is at least 4 inches high B When to use personal fall protection When operating articulating or boom type lifts that are equipped with lanyard tie off points the use of fall protection equipment is required If special circumstances exist that encourage the operator to use fall protection on vertical aerial platform lifts they must tie off to a proper tie off point that is not attached to or part of the aerial platform lift itself Markings and Decals In addition to any other markings or decals that are placed on
5. he most recent inspection document stored on the lift Check off the items that have been inspected or mark the N A box if the item does not apply to the lift being inspected Place any comments in the space provided below If there are any of these items that are not satisfactory place the lift out of service until the item is corrected Department lift belongs to Make of lift Model of lift Serial Inspector s Name Date of Inspection Item Inspected OK Not OK N A Brake s Operating Controls Emergency Controls Safety Devices Electrical System Pneumatic System Hydraulic System Battery Cable Wiring Harness Loose Missing Parts nuts bolts pins Tires amp Wheels Placards amp Warnings Operational Manual Outriggers Guardrail system amp Locking Gate PPE Boom Basket Flashing Light Beeper Horn Page 1 2 Revised July 2011 Comments Inspector s Signature Revised July 2011 Page2 2 Date
6. rial Lift Program procedures Employees shall have training in understanding the significance of implementing the procedures Employees will use the Aerial Lift Program when working in conditions where there is a danger of injury because of potential hazards associated with Aerial Lifts Upon the purchase of an aerial platform lift the department shall 1 Ensure that the operating and maintenance manuals have been received 2 Acquire repair and parts manuals within 60 days of acquisition 3 Provide the manufacturer of the lift with the name and address of the university department along with the model and serial number of the lift Revised July 2011 Perform an annual inspection on the lift prior to placing the unit in service Place a copy of the operating and maintenance manuals in a pouch or compartment on the lift 6 Have all employee operators of the lift review the operating manual fill out and sign the form titled Operating Manual Acknowledgment Form see Appendix A and return it to his her supervisor for documentation Maintenance Inspection and Repair 1 Maintenance The department responsible for each aerial platform lift shall arrange for maintenance that is appropriate for their lift The department shall establish a preventive maintenance program based on the manufacturer s recommendations the environment it is to be used in and the frequency at which it is to be used Inspection The departmen
7. ser uses an aerial platform lift 1 Obtain any necessary authorization to use the lift Check the last pre start inspection for any comments or notes 3 Perform a pre start inspection on the lift document the inspection and place it in the reserved storage location on the lift 4 Perform a workplace inspection in the area that the lift will be used 5 Extend and adjust the outriggers stabilizers extendible axles or other stability enhancing means 6 Ensure that the guardrails are installed and are in place Ensure that the load being placed on the lift is within the rated capacity of the lift 8 Test the controls of the lift N N Because the user has direct control over the application and operation of aerial platform lifts conformance with good safety practices in this area is the responsibility of the user and the operating personnel Decisions on the use and operation of the lift shall be made with the understanding that the platform will be carrying personnel whose safety is dependent on those decisions Users and operators of aerial platform lifts have responsibilities involving the following Manuals Users of aerial platform lifts must review and acknowledge that they have reviewed the operating manuals for all lifts that they use Documentation of this shall be established by having the employee review and sign the form titled Operating Manual Acknowledgement Form see Appendix A The user is expected to know and
8. t shall ensure that pre start inspections frequent inspections and annual inspections are being performed on the lift Repair When safety related items have been discovered the lift shall be placed out of service until the item s has been repaired All replacement parts or components that are replaced shall be identical to or equivalent to the original parts based on information provided by the manufacturer or supplier TRAINING Each department is responsible for arranging the training of all authorized users of the lift through the UNCW EH amp S Department No personnel shall operate or ride on an aerial platform lift if they have not been trained Retraining shall occur every two 2 years All operators and users of aerial platform lifts shall attend an aerial lift training session sponsored by the EH amp S Department The contents of the training shall include the following 1 SNDATFE WN 9 Purpose and use of manuals Pre start inspection process Identification of malfunctions and problems Factors affecting stability Purpose of placards and decals Workplace inspections Safety rules and regulations including required PPE Authorization to operate Operator warnings and instructions 10 Operation of the aerial platform 11 Demonstrate competency Revised July 2011 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS General Requirements To ensure safe practices the following general procedure is used when an authorized u
9. understand the following about the lift he she operates prior to initial operation of the lift 1 The operation of the lift All control features of the lift All placard warnings All safety devices on the lift Where to locate the user manual 6 Who can operate or use the platform lift Te Wn If the user does not understand any of the above they shall consult with UNCW EH amp S prior to using the lift Inspections The inspection process is a critical step in preventing aerial lift accidents that are caused from faulty or worn out equipment Aerial platform lifts that are not in proper operating condition shall be removed from service until the problems have been corrected by an authorized and trained maintenance technician Revised July 2011 Pre Start Inspections Before each day s use or at the beginning of each shift that the aerial platform lift is used it shall be given a pre start inspection which is a visual inspection and functional test that includes the following criteria 1 Operating and emergency controls Safety devices Personal protective devices Air hydraulic and fuel system leaks Cables and wiring harness Loose or missing parts Tires and wheels Placards warnings control markings and operating manual s 9 Outriggers stabilizers and other structures 10 Guardrail system 11 Other items specified by manufacturer SNAP WN Frequent Inspections Any time an aerial pl
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