Aerial Lift 16 Flashcards
(21 cards)
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
Injuries can occur from:
Falling out of bucket
Equipment failure
Unstable maneuvering
Prior to operating from the aerial lift bucket each day, test the lift from the
lower controls and from the bucket at ground level and verify that all systems are operating properly
When weather is below freezing, operate the boom pump
5 to 10 minutes prior to the start of work
A device that serves to dissipate a substantial amount of energy during a fall arrest, or otherwise limits the energy imposed on the technician during fall arrest
.Deceleration Lanyard
A short screw, typically with an Allen type head, that is used as a clamp to bind parts together.
Setscrew
What two locations are the Driving Height of a boom stickers located
dashboard and User manual
