Powered Aerial Work Procedure
Powered aerial work platforms, such as scissor, boom and vertical lifts, pose a number of hazards to workers. For example, they can tip over if used improperly on uneven ground or contact overhead power lines. So if your workers use powered aerial work platforms, it’s critical that you have a safe work procedure for such equipment.
HOW TO USE THE TOOL
Adapt this model safe work procedure for use in your workplace. It should be consistent your general OHS policies and procedures and compliant with your jurisdiction’s OHS laws as they relate to powered aerial work platforms. All workers who use such equipment should be trained on the safe work procedure and supervised to ensure that they comply with it.