Slips, Trips and Falls – Aerial Lifts Safety

Slips, Trips and Falls – Aerial Lifts                                           

What to Do While Operating an Aerial Lift

Fall Protection:

  • Ensure that access gates or openings are closed
  • Stand firmly on the floor of the bucket or lift platform
  • Do not climb on or lean over guardrails or handrails
  • Do not use planks, ladders, or other devices as a working position
  • Use a full-body harness with a lanyard attached to the boom or bucket
  • Do not belt-off to adjacent structures or poles while in the bucket.