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Powered Powered PlatformsPlatforms
Hazards of working on Hazards of working on powered platformspowered platforms
Hinders immediate medical careHinders immediate medical care
Requires appropriate use of PPERequires appropriate use of PPE
Keep tools in good repairKeep tools in good repair
1a
Hazards of working on Hazards of working on powered platformspowered platforms
Use tools correctlyUse tools correctly
Use personal fall Use personal fall protection as protection as requiredrequired
1b
Hazards of powered Hazards of powered platform useplatform use
Understand operation of platformsUnderstand operation of platforms
Know how to inspect platformsKnow how to inspect platforms
Be prepared to handle emergency Be prepared to handle emergency situationssituations
2a
Hazards of powered Hazards of powered platform useplatform use
Respond appropriately when Respond appropriately when weather conditions changeweather conditions change
Understand the platform’s load Understand the platform’s load ratingrating
Understand hazards of materials Understand hazards of materials and equipmentand equipment
2b
Emergency action plansEmergency action plans
Power failuresPower failures
Equipment failuresEquipment failures
Other emergenciesOther emergencies
3a
Emergency action plansEmergency action plans
Emergency escape routesEmergency escape routes
Alarm systemsAlarm systems
3b
Operation and useOperation and use
Don’t exceed platform load ratingDon’t exceed platform load rating
Clear platforms of snow, Clear platforms of snow, ice, slippery materialsice, slippery materials
Protect platforms, ropes, lifelines Protect platforms, ropes, lifelines from damage from damage due to acids, corrosivesdue to acids, corrosives
4a
Operation and useOperation and use
Protect platforms, ropes, life lines Protect platforms, ropes, life lines from excess heatfrom excess heat
Don’t operate platforms in winds Don’t operate platforms in winds that are in excess of 25 m.p.h.that are in excess of 25 m.p.h.
Test on-site wind velocities using Test on-site wind velocities using anemometeranemometer
4b
Operation and useOperation and use
Keep platform free of:Keep platform free of:• DebrisDebris• Unused toolsUnused tools• MaterialsMaterials
4c
InspectionsInspections
Inspect building support structures Inspect building support structures every 12 monthsevery 12 months
Inspect equipment as specified by Inspect equipment as specified by manufacturer - not to exceed 12 manufacturer - not to exceed 12 monthsmonths
5a
InspectionsInspections
Inspect platform and components Inspect platform and components daily before usedaily before use
Inspect and test governors and Inspect and test governors and secondary brakes as specified by secondary brakes as specified by manufacturer - not to exceed 12 manufacturer - not to exceed 12 monthsmonths
5b
InspectionsInspections
Test secondary brake governor Test secondary brake governor and actuation deviceand actuation device
Inspect suspension wire ropes Inspect suspension wire ropes before each usebefore each use
5c
Fall arrest systemsFall arrest systems
Falls arrest systems include:Falls arrest systems include:• Full-body harnessFull-body harness• LanyardsLanyards• Rope grabsRope grabs• LifelinesLifelines• Lifeline anchorage Lifeline anchorage
pointspoints• RiggingsRiggings
6a
Fall arrest systemsFall arrest systems
Application limits of the systemApplication limits of the system
Proper anchoring and tie-off Proper anchoring and tie-off techniquestechniques
Deceleration distance Deceleration distance and elongation of and elongation of lanyardslanyards
6b
Fall arrest systemsFall arrest systems
Manufacturer’s methods of useManufacturer’s methods of use
Inspection of the systemInspection of the system• MildewMildew• WearWear• DamageDamage• DeteriorationDeterioration
6c
Fall arrest systemsFall arrest systems
Remove defective parts from Remove defective parts from serviceservice
Storage proceduresStorage procedures
6d
Summary of main pointsSummary of main points
Safe procedures for working on Safe procedures for working on platformsplatforms
Safe procedures for using powered Safe procedures for using powered platformsplatforms
Emergency proceduresEmergency procedures
7a
Summary of main pointsSummary of main points
Inspection proceduresInspection procedures
Operation proceduresOperation procedures
Fall arrest systemsFall arrest systems
7b