OSHA/ANSI
Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms
A92.2
This term refers to scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk.
45-degree Eye Scan
This type of carry should be used when traveling more than 15ft. to the worksite.
Horizontal Carry at the Shoulder
This is a movable, mechanical structure used to support a platform, material handling components and/or other attachments on a unit.
Boom
A 12-15 second lead time driving on the highway would have you looking this far ahead.
1/4-1/2 mile
Drop Passives, Splitters, and Couplers
SCTE 153
A 12-15 second lead time while driving in the city would have you looking this far ahead.
1-1 1/2 Blocks
This type of ladder carry should be used for distances under 15ft.
Half Horizontal Half Vertical Carry
Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating greater than or equal to this require a CDL.
26,001 lbs.
These are the (4) aerial lift decals.
Danger, Warning, Caution, Operating Instructions
Drop cables used for RF signal distribution
SCTE 74 2003
This is the 360-degree safety space cushion around your vehicle.
Safety Perimeter
This is the safest carry to use on windy days or if the ground is slippery or unstable.
Horizontal Carry at the Hip
Aerial lift vehicles should always be operated on a slope less than or equal to this to avoid overturning.
5-degrees
This is the 3x5 brake test.
Pump the brake pedal 3 times and hold for 5 seconds
Fall Arrest System (Safety Nets)
1926.502
This is the minimum amount of water to cause hydroplaning.
1/4"
This type of ladder carry should only be used if your moving a short distance down the same leaning surface.
Side Vertical Carry
These are the (3) common causes for aerial lift accidents.
Stability Problems, Operator Error, Violating OSHA Regulations
These are the (5) pole tests.
Foreign Voltage Test, Sound Test, Prod Test, Visual Inspection, Rocking Test
1926.453
Aerial Lifts
These are the (2) factors that can affect a cars probability of skidding.
Friction and Traction
These are the three things that should be checked before setting up (or extending) your ladder.
Check the ground for stability, Check for voltage at the pole, Set the strand hooks to be turned away from the pole.
Operational hazards include these.
Electrocution, Injuries, Improper Traffic Control
NFPA 70E
Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace