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