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d) Determine that the purpose for which the aerial platform is to be used is within the scope
of the intended applications defined by the manufacturer
e) Been provided with approved fall protection devices and other safety gear for all personnel
of the platform
Before the aerial platform is used and during use, the user shall check the area in which the aerial
platform is to be used for possible hazards such as, but not limited to:
a) Drop-offs or holes
b) Bumps and floor obstructions
c) Debris
d) Overhead obstructions and high voltage conductors
e) Hazardous locations
f) Inadequate surface and support to withstand all load forces imposed by the aerial platform
in all operating configurations
g) Wind and weather conditions
h) Other possible unsafe conditions
i) Presence of unauthorized persons
The aerial platform shall be used in accordance with this Document of Responsibility and the
Operations and Maintenance Manual. The user shall direct the operator to ensure the following
before each elevation of the platform:
a)
That the aerial platform is operated on a surface within the limits specified by the
manufacturer
b)
That the outriggers, stabilizers, extendable axles, or other stabilizing methods are used as
required by the manufacturer
c) That the guardrails are installed and access gates or openings are closed per
manufacturer's instructions
d) That the load and its distribution on the platform and any platform extension are in
accordance with the manufacturer's rated capacity for that specific configuration
e) That there is adequate clearance from overhead obstructions
f) That the minimum safe approach distances to energized power lines and parts, as listed are
maintained.
g) That the precautions that are listed in this document are followed during operation of the
aerial platform
IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO DETERMINE THE HAZARD
CLASSIFICATION OF ANY PARTICULAR ATMOSPHERE OR LOCATION. AERIAL PLATFORMS
OPERATED IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS SHALL BE APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND
OF THE TYPE REQUIRED BY ANSI/NFPA 505-1987.
The user shall direct his operating personnel and supervise the work to ensure operation is in
compliance with the requirements of the following statements of warning and instruction.
Personnel Footing - Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform floor while working
thereon. Use of planks, ladders, or any other device on the aerial platform for achieving additional
height or reach shall be prohibited.