Safety Rules
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
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
obstructions or other possible
hazards
around
platform when driving or lifting.
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
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Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
•
DO NOT
raise the platform
while the aerial platform is on a
truck, forklift or other device or
vehicle.
•
BE
AWARE
of
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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