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OHS&E\SAFETY PROCEDURES


SG-PR-33-09 Elevated Work Platforms


1. introduction

This guide manual describes the requirements for the safe operation of elevating work platforms (EWPs).  Elevating work platforms include, but are not limited to:

2. general

an e.w.p. shall not be started or operated until it has been checked in accordance with the pre-operational checklist and the checklist signed.

The following rules apply to the use of all types of EWPs:

This guide shall be used in conjunction with:

-        Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984,

-        Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996,

-        AS 2550.10-1994 - Elevating Work Platforms.

3. Self-Propelled lift

3.1. Preparation

Before work starts, all personnel shall report to the Equipment Hire and Disposals Officer, or deputy, who shall ensure that the personnel:

3.2. Safety Precautions

The following safety precautions shall be observed when using a self-propelled EWP:

-        A risk analysis shows that this alternative means of access is safer than all other alternative means of access.

-        The structural adequacy of the landing area has been established, and the landing area is clear.

-        The maximum gap between the platform and landing shall not exceed 100 mm, the platform shall be secured (for example, tied) to a suitable point on the landing.

-        Access and egress shall not take place unless a safety harness is properly worn and attached to a suitable anchorage on the structure.

-        The base controls of the EWP shall be tagged to indicate the equipment is in use and to caution against interference.

3.3. shutdown and park procedure

4. Crane work boxes

The use of crane work boxes shall be limited to those situations where other methods of access or movement are impracticable.

4.1. Preparation

Before work starts, all persons shall report to the Responsible Person who ensures that:

4.2. Safety precautions

The following safety precautions shall be observed when using crane work boxes:

The use of crane work boxes is covered by Division 4, Sections 4.53 and 4.54 of the OSH Regulations 1996.



Date published: 25/07/2013


Document ID:

401

Last reviewed:

12/03/2009

Revision No:

5

Approved by:

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