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Man lifts

DMS Safety

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MSHA LAWS

.14100 (a) Preshift Inspections

.14101 Breaking Systems

.14205 Manufacturer design capacity

.14132 Horns & Backup alarms

.15005 Fall Protection

.12071 Movement or operation of equipment near high-voltage power lines.

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OSHA LAWS

29 CFR 1910.67 Vehicle-mounted elevating & rotatingwork platforms

29 CFR 1926.20 General Safety & Health

29 CFR 1926.21 Safety Training & Education

29 CFR 1926.28 PPE

29 CFR 1926.550 Cranes, Derricks, Hoists,

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READ & HEED

1. Only trained & authorized operators shall be

permitted to operate the aerial lift. 2. A malfunctioning lift shall be shut down until

repaired

3. The controls shall be plainly marked as to their

function.

4. The controls shall be tested each day prior to use to

determine that they are in safe operating condition.

5. All personal in the platform shall at all times, wearapproved fall protection devices and other safety gear

as required.

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READ & HEED 6. Load limits specified by the manufacturer shall not

be exceeded. 7. Instruction & warning placards shall be legible.

8. Aerial lifts shall not be used near electric lines

unless the lines have been de energized or adequateclearance is maintained.

9. Employees using aerial lift shall be instructed how

to recognize & avoid unsafe conditions & hazards.

10. Regular inspection of the job site & aerial lift

shall be performed by competent persons.

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READ & HEED

11. Ground controls shall not be operated unless

permission has been obtained from personnel in theplatform, except in case of an emergency.

12. Personnel shall always stand on the floor of theplatform, not on boxes, planks, railings or other

devices for a work position.

13. Aerial lifts may be field modified for uses other

than those intended by the manufacturer only if

certified in writing by the manufacturer.

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Manlift

This is a 135 foot JLG lift which drove onewheel into a 6 inch deep depression about 24inches in diameter, this caused a catapult

action at the basket. He had his fall protectionon and hooked to the proper point in thebasket. He was tossed clear (above) of thebasket and landed back inside, he hit his shin

on something and skinned it to the bone. Ittook 14 stitches to close the wound, no wordon how long he will be out.

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Does it take that much effort to raise

the platform?

I just can't

understand why

someone who is

working on a lift

that has plenty of

reach finds it

necessary to standon the guardrail.

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Not Manufactures Recommendation

He stated to me theguy that does hisaerial work quit andhe hired a guy thatwas much shorter inheight so he addedthese step rails so thenew employee could

reach farther.

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#1 Sign This is a rough terrain

forklift with a man

basket on it. The frontof the man basket has

been removed. I calledthe company about thesafety of the site and

they told me that Ishould mind my own

business and not worryabout theirsite. Notice the guy in

the man basket isgiving me the #1 sign.

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Labels

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METAL/NONMETAL MINE

FATALITY

On August 10, 2000, a 49-year-old miner with 22 years miningexperience was fatally injured atan underground limestone mine.The victim and a co-worker werescaling from the basket of ascaling rig, about 60 feet fromthe floor. The basked became

wedged against a pillar and whileattempting to free it, the basketsuddenly broke free and threwthe victim out of it.

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Best Practices

Persons should always tie off when working in

elevated work areas.

Man baskets should be kept a safe distance

away from walls to avoid being snagged

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Best Practices

Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Man-lifts are not cranes!

Wear safety belts and lines where there is a danger offalling. All persons in man-lift type buckets should be

tied off using a short lanyard regardless of the activitythey are performing.

Routinely monitor work habits and strictly enforcecompliance with established safe work procedures to

ensure that personal protective equipment is used.

Ensure that equipment operators are properly trainedand know the rated capacity, limitations, andappropriate use of the equipment.

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MINE FATALITY On June 9, 2003, a 49-year old

supervisor with 29 years mining

experience was fatally injured when hewas thrown from the elevated bucket ofan aerial bucket truck. The victim andtwo other miners were dismantling ade-energized electrical substation on

the surface area of an undergroundmine. To secure a steel "I-Beam"structure, a nylon rope was attached

between the bucket of the aerial lift andthe steel structure. After the steelstructure was disconnected from the

substation, the rope broke, causing theaerial bucket to shift suddenly,throwing the victim out of the bucket.The victim fell 28 feet 11 inches to theground.

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Best Practices

Use appropriate fall protection, including safetyharnesses and safety lines, where there is a danger offalling.

Use equipment for its intended purpose and withinthe design specifications of the manufacturer.

Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment prior tooperation and ensure that outriggers and equipmentare ready for intended use.

Size ropes/slings for maximum load applications andprotect them from being cut when a load is applied.

Ensure that all workers are properly trained in thetask to be preformed, such as hoisting, rigging,equipment design capabilities, etc.

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