Types of Aerial Lifts
There are several types of aerial lifts, each with unique features, capabilities, and advantages:
Manually-Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms
When employees use manually propelled elevating aerial platforms as covered by ANSI/SIA A92.3-1990, the manufacturer's operating manual must be with the equipment. You must follow all operating and maintenance instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer.
Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms
When employees use boom supported elevating work platforms as covered by ANSI/SIA A92.5-1992, the manufacturer's operating manual must be with the equipment. Follow all operating and maintenance instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer.
Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Lifts
[ANSI A92.2 devices]: Platforms other than buckets or baskets must include guardrail systems with guardrails, midrails, and toeboards. Each person who works on a boom-supported platform must use a personal fall-protection system that includes a body harness and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket.
Scissor Lifts
When employees use self-propelled elevating aerial platforms (scissor lifts), as covered by ANSI/SIA A92.6-1990, the manufacturer's operating manual must be with the equipment. Follow all operating and maintenance instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer.
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1-8. Each person who works on a vehicle-mounted boom-supported platform must _____.
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