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Boom/Scissor Lift Safety Checklist

Purpose

This checklist is designed to ensure the safe operation of boom and scissor lifts by identifying potential hazards and verifying compliance with safety standards.

Instructions for Use
  • Complete this checklist before operating the lift.
  • Mark each item as complete/incomplete.
  • Note any corrective actions required.
  • Ensure all operators are trained and authorized.
Pre-Operation Checks
  • [ ] Manufacturer's Manual: Ensure the manufacturer's operating manual is present with the equipment and all instructions are followed [1].
  • [ ] Fall Protection: Verify that personal fall protection systems are used and comply with relevant standards [1].
  • [ ] Load Limits: Confirm that boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer are not exceeded [2].
  • [ ] Brakes and Outriggers: Ensure brakes are set and outriggers are positioned on pads or a solid surface. Install wheel chocks if on an incline [2].
  • [ ] Inspection: Conduct a visual inspection of the lift for any damage or wear. Report and repair any issues before use.
Operation Checks
  • [ ] Operator Position: Ensure operators stand firmly on the floor of the basket and do not sit or climb on the edge [2].
  • [ ] Control Systems: Verify that both platform (upper) and lower controls are functional and clearly marked [2].
  • [ ] Movement: Do not move the lift with the boom elevated unless specifically designed for such operation [2].
  • [ ] Environment: Check for overhead obstructions and ensure the area is clear of personnel before operation.
Post-Operation Checks
  • [ ] Boom Position: Inspect the boom to ensure it is properly cradled and outriggers are in the stowed position before moving the lift for travel [2].
  • [ ] Documentation: Record any incidents or near misses and report them to the safety officer.
Corrective Actions
  • [ ] Notes/Comments: Document any issues found during the inspection and the corrective actions taken.
Signature
  • Operator Name: _______________________
  • Date: _______________________________
  • Supervisor Approval: __________________
References
  • ANSI/SIA A92.5-1992 for boom lifts and ANSI/SIA A92.6-1990 for scissor lifts [1].

This checklist is based on the Oregon Safe Employment Act and relevant ANSI standards to ensure compliance and safety during lift operations.

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[1] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (Construction, Division 3, OSHA Oregon)

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Source excerpt

L ## BOOM SUPPORTED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS / SCISSOR LIFTS - SELF-PROPELLED ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS ## [redacted phone] Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms. - (1) When using boom supported elevating work platforms as covered by ANSI/SIA A92.5-1992, the manufacturer's operating manual must be with the equipment. You must follow all operating and maintenance instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer. - (2) Workers must use personal fall protection that complies with subdivision M of this division, when working in these devices. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(3). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 to 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 2-1997, f. 3/12/97, ef. 3/12/97. ## [redacted phone] Scissor Lifts - Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms. (1) When using self-propelled elevating aerial platforms, scissor lifts, as covered by ANSI/SIA A92.[redacted postal code], the manufacturer's operating manual must be with the equipment. You must follow all operating and maintenance instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(3). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 to 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 2-1997, f. 3/12/97, ef. 3/12/97. Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division

[2] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (Construction, Division 3, OSHA Oregon)

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L ## AERIAL LIFTS - (iii) Belting off to an adjacent pole, structure, or equipment while working from an aerial lift shall not be permitted. - (iv) Employees shall always stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and shall not sit or climb on the edge of the basket or use planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position. - (v) A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift. - Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (§1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under §1926.502(e). - (vi) Boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer shall not be exceeded. - (vii) The brakes shall be set and when outriggers are used, they shall be positioned on pads or a solid surface. Wheel chocks shall be installed before using an aerial lift on an incline, provided they can be safely installed. - (viii) An aerial lift truck shall not be moved when the boom is elevated in a working position with men in the basket, except for equipment which is specifically designed for this type of operation in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section. - (ix) Articulating boom and extensible boom platforms, primarily designed as personnel carriers, shall have both platform (upper) and lower controls. Upper controls shall be in or beside the platform within easy reach of the operator. Lower controls shall provide for overriding the upper controls. Controls shall be plainly marked as to their function. Lower level controls shall not be operated unless permission has been obtained from the employee in the lift, except in case of emergency. - (x) Climbers shall not be worn while performing work from an aerial lift. - (xi) The insulated portion of an aerial lift shall not be altered in any manner that …

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