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SAFE JOB PROCEDURES
10. Do not raise platform on uneven or soft surfaces (E.G. roadcrush, soil…)
11. Do not drive AWP when elevated onto uneven or soft surfaces.
12. Do not use AWP without guardrails, mid rails, chain, or a bar in place.
13. Do not raise the platform in windy or gusty conditions.
14. Do not exceed the AWP’s rated load.
15. Do not use if the AWP has been red or yellow tagged, or if any parts are missing and/or
damaged.
16. Do not use the AWP near moving vehicles or cranes.
17. Do not stand or sit on the AWP’s guardrails or barriers. Keep hands inside the AWP to
avoid pinch and crush points.
18. Do not operate AWP under the influence of drugs, alcohol or fatigue.
19. Do not over ride Safety Devices on AWP.
20. Do not raise platform while machine is on a truck, forklift, or other method of
mobilization. Do not occupy AWP while in transition of being re-located.
21. Do not use a ladder, scaffold, or other device to increase size or working height of
platform.
22. Do not attach ropes or chains to guardrails to use as a crane or hoist.
23. If working in a populated area, ensure proper barricading and flagging techniques are
used. (See Sec 6 PPE, Barricades and Flagging)
24. AWP’s are equipped with a high and low range for travel. It can be used in high range
in open travel ways, but should be used in low range in tight or high traffic areas.
25. When not occupying the AWP, or leaving alone for an extended period of time make
sure the platform has been fully lowered, the emergency stop buttons have been pushed
in on the operator console and on the base control. Also make sure the key on the base
is switched to off and all tools, debris is cleaned from the AWP and the unit is plugged
in to regain charge.
26. AWP’s are usually not insulated. Maintain safe clearances from electrical power lines
and energized apparatuses. You must allow for platform sway, rock or sag. The AWP
does not provide protection from contact with a proximity to an electrically charged
conductor. Distances stated below;
CDN. Power Pac
CPP- Safe Job Procedures
REVISION:
2012-003
EFFECTIVE DATE:
January, 2012
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