FOX Corporation makes extensive use of aerial lifts in the performance of its operations. Because improper use of the devices can result in severe
hazards to personnel and equipment, only trained personnel may operate an aerial lift. All uses of aerial lifts must conform to the operational
requirements in this Procedure.
1.0 SCOPE
This Procedure applies to all uses of aerial lifts, during FOX Corporation (FOX) activities, whether on the Fox Studio Lot or at remote locations. These
requirements do not apply to camera booms.
2.0 Definitions
Aerial lift:
a device, mounted on a ground vehicle or as a self-propelled device, which is primarily designed to position personnel at an elevated work height. In
aerial lifts, one set of work controls is located on the work platform to allow operation by the user. Aerial lifts do not include any type of mobile
scaffold or crane-mounted manbasket.
Boom Lift:
an aerial lift in which the lifting principle involves an elevating member (the “boom”). The lower end of the boom is attached to a rotating or
non-rotating base, such that it permits elevation of the free or outer end in a vertical plane. The boom may be one piece or may consist of multiple pieces
connected by joints (referred to as an articulated or snorkeled arm). Booms may be fixed length or extensible.
Scissor Lift:
an aerial lift that operates by vertically raising the work platform on crossed pairs of joined members, arranged in an “x” pattern (similar to a
scissors). Several pair of lifting members may be attached together to increase the total height reachable with the manlift.
Condor:
a type of self-propelled boom lift on which the work platform (basket) is mounted to a two-piece boom by a universally rotatable joint. This allows the
work platform to be raised in a level position to the work location, even when the ground surface is sloped or uneven.
3.0 Responsibilities
In addition to required Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Program responsibilities discussed in EHS001, EHS Policy, the responsibilities
described below are necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the procedure.
3.1 Department Heads
Affected Department Heads will:
- Ensure that only properly trained employees are permitted to operate aerial lifts (see Section 4.1.1)
- Ensure that employees are aware of and follow FOX’s requirements for use of aerial lifts
- Maintain inspection records for all aerial lifts for which they are responsible.
3.1.1 Employees
All FOX employees will:
- Ensure that their personnel are aware of these requirements
- Only operate an aerial lift if they have received training in its safe operation (see Section 4.1.1)
- Always wear a safety harness and lifeline, when required
- Observe the applicable operational requirements specified in Section 4.2
- Conduct a site assessment prior to use of an aerial lift to ensure that the operating location is safe for use of the intended device.
3.2 Environmental, Health and Safety Department
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Department will:
- Develop appropriate standards for use of aerial lifts in all FOX activities
- Review and update this Procedure annually, or as necessary, to comply with regulatory changes.
4.0 Procedure
The following requirements pertain to all uses of aerial lift devices.
4.1 Operator and Equipment Requirements
4.1.1 Operator Training
Operators of any aerial lift must have received training in the operation of such vehicles by an authorized training source.
- The Aerial Lift/Scissor Lift course, provided by the Contract Services Administration Trust Fund (CSATF) under the Safety Passport Program, is acceptable to meet this requirement.
- Training from other sources must be reviewed and approved by the EHS Department.
4.1.2 Aerial Lift Equipment
- All aerial lifts purchased/rented/leased by FOX must be certified by the manufacturer to meet requirements of American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) standard applicable to the device. - Lift controls on extensible and articulating boom platforms must be clearly identified as to function.
- Aerial lifts primarily designed as personnel carriers must have both work platform (primary) and lift mount (secondary) controls.
· Primary controls must be within easy reach of the operator.
· Secondary controls must be capable of overriding the upper controls.
· All controls must be plainly marked to identify their functions.
4.1.3 Inspection and Maintenance
All aerial lifts operated by FOX will be inspected in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements:
4.1.3.1 Pre-Operational Inspection
The operator of any aerial lift must perform a pre-operation inspection of the equipment prior to its first use during a work shift.
During the inspection, the operator must ensure that
- The equipment is free of visible defects or hazards
2. All operational controls are fully functional:
· Check all welds between cylinders and booms for cracks or wear.
· Inspect all pivot pins for security of their locking devices.
· Check all exposed cables, sheaves, and leveling devices for wear and secure attachment.
If any problems are noted, the aerial lift must be placed out of service and the Department Head must be notified to arrange servicing and repair.
4.1.3.2 Periodic Maintenance Inspection
At least annually, each aerial lift will be inspected by a manufacturer-certified servicer to ensure that it is properly functioning and maintained.
Records of the annual inspections must be maintained by each Department and must indicate:
4.2 Operations Procedures
4.2.1 General Requirements
The following requirements pertain to any use of aerial lift equipment.
- Any person working in aerial lifts and condors must wear a full-body harnesses and lanyard, and comply with the requirements of EHS 401, Fall Protection.
· The lanyard must be attached to the boom or basket at an approved attachment point when the lift is in operation or maintained in an elevated position.
· Employees working from aerial lifts must not tie off belts or harnesses to adjacent poles, structures, or equipment.
2. The load in any boom/basket must not exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits for the equipment.
- Employees working in baskets must always stand on the floor of the basket, may not sit or climb on the edge of the basket, or use planks, ladders, or
other devices for a work position.
The use of ladders, planks, or other objects positioned in the aerial lift to gain greater height, is prohibited.
- Aerial lifts must be positioned on stable ground that provides a secure base for the equipment and anticipated load.
Outriggers must be used whenever possible, and must be placed on pads or on solid surfaces.
- Brakes on aerial lifts must be set when in use.
When using aerial lifts on inclined surfaces, wheel chocks must be used, if they can be safely installed.
- Lift mount (secondary) level controls must not be operated without permission from the operator in the aerial lift, unless the operator is
incapacitated. - Aerial lifts, carrying employees in an elevated basket, must not be moved along the ground, unless the equipment is specifically designed for this
operation.
Before moving an aerial lift for travel, the boom must be properly cradled and the outriggers stowed.
Aerial ladders on ladder trucks and tower trucks must be secured in the lower traveling position by the locking device on top of the truck cab, and the
manually operated device at the base of the ladder before the truck is moved for highway travel.
- Do not work above other workers.
Clear the area below, using cones or other visible indicators; in moving traffic situations, utilize signs placed at least fifty (50) feet away from the
work zone, in either direction, to warn drivers.
- Secure all tools or other items to prevent drops.
Do not throw tools to or from an elevated work platform.
- Workers must not exit from an elevated work platform onto any other elevated surface.
- Work on aerial lifts must be stopped and the platforms lowered and secured if:
· Wind speeds exceed twenty-five (25) miles per hour
· Lightning is occurring within three (3) miles of the work area.
- If electric welding operations must be performed, ensure that the aerial lift has been prepared by disconnecting the positive and negative terminals of
the battery before initiating the weld.
Do not use any part of the aerial lift as a ground for electric welding operations.
- Aerial lifts must not be operated over live electrical wiring.
The following minimum separation distance must be maintained between any portion of an aerial lift and any energized electrical component, unless operated
by a certified electrical worker for the express purpose of performing electrical work:
ELECTRICAL LINE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS | |
Insulated Line Voltage |
Minimal Distance |
Less than 50,000 |
10 feet |
More than 50,000 |
10 feet plus 0.4 inch per each 1Kv over 50Kv |
NOTE: Power lines do not include extension cords and electric hand tool power cords. |
4.2.2 Condors and other Boom Lifts
In addition to the general requirements in Section 4.2.1, the following requirements apply specifically to operation of boom lifts.
- Do not enter or leave a bucket by walking on the boom.
- Never use boom lifts as a crane or for lifting/handling loads.
- Operate all controls slowly to ensure smooth platform movement.
- Elevated baskets must not be attached to or suspended from any other object.
4.2.3 Scissor Lifts, Personnel Lifts, and Aerial Work Platforms
In addition to the general requirements in Section 4.2.1, the following requirements apply specifically to operation of scissor lifts:
- Scissor lifts and other platform-type man lifts must be used only with proper railings and toeboards installed.
- When moving a self-propelled scissor lift, the operator must first position himself on board the work platform.
- Employees using scissor lifts, personnel lifts, or aerial work platforms are not required to wear fall protection unless their work requires that they:
- Are moving the scissor lift while extended/elevated.
- Standing on materials, the toeboard, or midrails in a manner that elevates them above the platform deck.
- Are required to extend the slide-out extension deck or platform.
5.0 REFERENCES
EHS 001, EHS Policy
EHS 401, Fall Protection
6.0 ATTACHMENTS
None.