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Are you getting ready to operate an aerial lift? OSHA recommends a pre-start inspection of the vehicle and lift components.
First, check vehicle components:
- Battery and charger
- Fluid levels, including oil, hydraulic, fuel and coolant (look for leaks)
- Horn, gauges, lights and backup alarms
- Lower-level controls
- Steering and brakes
- Wheels and tires
Then, thoroughly inspect lift components:
- Cable and wiring harnesses
- Fiberglass and other insulating components
- Guardrail systems
- Hydraulic, air, pneumatic, fuel and electrical systems
- Loose or missing parts
- Mechanical fasteners and locking pins
- Missing or unreadable placards; warnings; or operational, instructional and control markings
- Operating and emergency controls
- Outriggers, stabilizers and other structures
- Personal protective devices
“Do not operate any aerial lift if any of these components are defective until it is repaired by a qualified person,” OSHA says. “Remove defective aerial lifts from service (tag out) until repairs are made.”
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Original article published by Safety+Health an NSC publication