• Educate workers about the safe operation of aerial lifts.
• Identify potential hazards and methods to mitigate them.
• Promote adherence to safety standards and regulations.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Prepare workers to respond effectively to emergencies.

• Falls from Heights: Caused by improper use of guardrails or failure to use a harness.
• Tip-overs: Overloading, uneven ground, or improper positioning.
• Electrocution: Contact with overhead power lines or electrical sources.
• Entanglement: Being caught in moving parts of the lift.
• Collisions: Striking structures, equipment, or other workers.
• Mechanical Failures: Malfunctioning equipment due to poor maintenance or improper inspection.

• Check for visible damages, leaks, and wear on the lift.
• Ensure controls, brakes, and safety devices function correctly.
• Identify hazards like overhead power lines and uneven terrain.
• Mark off restricted areas around the lift.
• Never exceed the lift's weight capacity.
• Secure tools and equipment to prevent them from falling.
• Ensure the lift is on stable and level ground.
• Avoid using lifts on soft soil or slopes unless designed for such conditions.
• Only authorized and trained personnel should operate aerial lifts.
• Familiarize operators with equipment manuals and safety protocols.

Do’s:

• Use a full-body harness and lanyard attached to the lift’s designated anchor point.
• Conduct pre-use inspections before every shift.
• Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines (minimum 10 feet).
• Communicate clearly with ground personnel during operations.
• Lower the lift platform to the ground before relocating the equipment.

Don’ts:

• Do not exceed the lift’s weight capacity, including tools and materials.
• Do not use the lift in adverse weather conditions (e.g., high winds, lightning).
• Do not override safety controls or use defective equipment.
• Do not lean over guardrails or climb out of the lift platform.
• Do not use the lift for unintended purposes, such as hoisting materials.

Mandatory PPE:

• Full-body harness with a lanyard.
• Hard hat with chin strap.
• Non-slip footwear.

Additional PPE:

• High-visibility vests if working near traffic.
• Insulated gloves and clothing when near electrical hazards.

If a Fall Occurs:

• Use rescue equipment to safely lower the worker.
• Never attempt to move the lift with someone hanging from it.

In Case of Tip-Over:

• Stay inside the platform, hold the guardrails, and brace for impact.

Power Failure or Mechanical Issues:

• Use the emergency descent controls to safely lower the platform.
• Report the issue and tag the equipment as “Out of Service.”

Contact with Power Lines:

• Immediately disconnect the power source, if safe to do so.
• Call emergency services and avoid touching the lift until cleared.