Aerial Lift 16 Flashcards
The two main risks associated with operating an aerial lift are
Electrocution caused by operating too close to power lines and Injuries caused by falling
Three common causes of aerial lift accidents
Stability problems,Operator error,Violating OSHA regulations
OSHA federal regulations for aerial lifts
OSHA 1926.453-Aerial Lift
ANSI federal regulations for aerial lifts
ANSI A92.2
Minimum Clearance Requirements 300V and less
Avoid Contact
Minimum Clearance Requirements Over 300V, not over 750V
12 inches
Minimum Clearance Requirements Over 750V, not over 2KV
18 inches
Minimum Clearance Requirements Over 2KV, not over 15KV
24 inches
Minimum Clearance Requirements Over 15KV, not over 37KV
36 inches
Minimum Clearance Requirements Over 37KV, not over 87.5 KV
42 inches
(GFCI)
Ground fault circuit interrupter
A grease fitting. Invented by Oscar U. Zerk, an American (Austrian-born) inventor who invented the grease fitting in the early 1900’s.
Zerk
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Always operate your aerial lift vehicle on a slope less than or equal
5°
The 4 different types of decals on boom truck
(1) Danger (2) Warning; (3) Caution; and (4) Operating Instructions/Notice