safety presentation manbasket

SAFETY PRESENTATION

WORKING AT HEIGHT –

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THE MAN BASKETCarry out the pre start checks on level ground

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THE MAN BASKETMake sure you have the correct PPE and that your seatbelt is fastened.

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Test the park brakeSelect the Park switch

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Test the park brakeRev the engine

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Test the park brakeSelect forward gear

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Hook up the basket with the IT hitch and make sure that it is properly engaged.

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The lock pin must be clearly visible from the outside of the hitch plate.

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Test that the basket has been properly attached.

Rest it on the ground and select reverse gear

Move back a little – if the basket follows then it is properly attached

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Check the fall arrest harness before entering the man basket

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Get into the basket when it is on the ground

Maximum of three workers allowed in the man basket

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Make sure the door is properly closed

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Attach the lanyard to the anchor point

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The adjustable lanyard must be long enough to stop you falling out of the man basket

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Make sure that you are wearing the full PPE for working in the man basket

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The IT operator must remain at the controls all the time and keep the motor running

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Establish the rules of communication :Only one person to give hand signals andClear line of sight to be maintained all the time

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Establish the rules of communication : UP

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Establish the rules of communication : DOWN

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Establish the rules of communication : GO THERE

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Establish the rules of communication : GO THERE

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Establish the rules of communication : STOP

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Keep the basket tidy. Remember that a neat work place is a safe workplace.

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The man basket must always be lowered to eye level when moving around the workplace

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Unsafe behaviour : work from the floor of the man basket and never climb on to the rails.

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Analyse the hazards : Do not have any pipes or other objects that protrude from the man basket.

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Do not use the man basket to carry heavy loads such as materials and equipment

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THE MAN BASKETWhen the basket is lowered to the ground it must always be at least 1.5m from the wall.

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THE MAN BASKETKeep the area under the basket clear. No one is allowed under the raised basket. Ever.

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THE MAN BASKETBe careful when working on corners. There are blind spots and reduced visibility. Use a spotter if required.

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Crew may not stay in the man basket when travelling from one workplace to another.

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Be aware of bad ground conditions. Moving over uneven surfaces may cause the man basket to sway and cause injury

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Analyse the hazards : look for protruding objects from the top, sides and underneath

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Analyse the hazards : look for protruding objects from the top, sides and underneath

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Analyse the hazardsCheck for hard objects above that can crush workers in the basket

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