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Aerial-lift safety

Also known as boom lift, cherry picker, MEWP.

Safe use of boom-supported elevated work platforms, including articulating and telescoping lifts.

Safety notes

  • Qualified planning covers operator authorization, inspection, outriggers, ground conditions, fall protection, crushing zones, wind, traffic, overhead lines, rescue, and manufacturer limits.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Qualified planning covers operator authorization, inspection, outriggers, ground conditions, fall protection, crushing zones, wind, traffic, overhead lines, rescue, and manufacturer limits.

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Sources

  1. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.