Powered Platforms

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Powered Platforms
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Hazards of working on powered platforms

• Hinders immediate medical care
• Requires appropriate use of PPE
• Keep tools in good repair

1a
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Hazards of working on powered platforms

• Use tools correctly
• Use personal fall protection as required

1b
4
Hazards of powered platform use

• Understand operation of platforms
• Know how to inspect platforms
• Be prepared to handle emergency situations

2a
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Hazards of powered platform use

• Respond appropriately when weather conditions
  change
• Understand the platforms load rating
• Understand hazards of materials and equipment

2b
6
Emergency action plans

• Power failures
• Equipment failures
• Other emergencies

3a
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Emergency action plans

• Emergency escape routes
• Alarm systems

3b
8
Operation and use

• Dont exceed platform load rating
• Clear platforms of snow, ice, slippery materials
• Protect platforms, ropes, lifelines from damage
  due to acids, corrosives

4a
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Operation and use

• Protect platforms, ropes, life lines from excess
  heat
• Dont operate platforms in winds that are in
  excess of 25 m.p.h.
• Test on-site wind velocities using anemometer

4b
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Operation and use

• Keep platform free of
• Debris
• Unused tools
• Materials

4c
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Inspections

• Inspect building support structures every 12
  months
• Inspect equipment as specified by manufacturer -
  not to exceed 12 months

5a
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Inspections

• Inspect platform and components daily before use
• Inspect and test governors and secondary brakes
  as specified by manufacturer - not to exceed 12
  months

5b
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Inspections

• Test secondary brake governor and actuation
  device
• Inspect suspension wire ropes before each use

5c
14
Fall arrest systems

• Falls arrest systems include
• Full-body harness
• Lanyards
• Rope grabs
• Lifelines
• Lifeline anchorage points
• Riggings

6a
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Fall arrest systems

• Application limits of the system
• Proper anchoring and tie-off techniques
• Deceleration distance and elongation of lanyards

6b
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Fall arrest systems

• Manufacturers methods of use
• Inspection of the system
• Mildew
• Wear
• Damage
• Deterioration

6c
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Fall arrest systems

• Remove defective parts from service
• Storage procedures

6d
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Summary of main points

• Safe procedures for working on platforms
• Safe procedures for using powered platforms
• Emergency procedures

7a
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Summary of main points

• Inspection procedures
• Operation procedures
• Fall arrest systems

7b