Boom Lift

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 December 2024

Document Summary

This Safe Work Procedure outlines the safe operation, maintenance, and use of boom lifts, emphasizing the importance of operator training and compliance with licensing requirements. Pre-start checks include inspecting the machine for functionality, ensuring safety harnesses are available and correctly fitted, and confirming that the unit is stable and operational. Travel precautions involve retraction of the boom, maintaining safe speeds, and ensuring the path is clear of obstacles.

Additional safety measures include barricading work areas, preventing unauthorized access, and observing safe distances from electrical hazards. Operators must wear fall arrest harnesses, avoid overloading the platform, and ensure tools and materials are secured. Maintenance instructions cover battery care for electric models, proper charging, and safe handling of battery acid. Strict adherence to these guidelines minimizes risks of falls, electrical hazards, and equipment instability.

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