Aerial Lifts
Before using an aerial lift you should always do this first.
What is inspect it?
This is one of the most common causes of fires on construction sites.
What are:
1. open burns
2.cigarette butts, OR
3. sparks from welding?
Any space that has limited or restricted means of entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy is called this.
What is a confined space?
Planks must must extend beyond each end of the scaffold by a minimum of this measurement.
What is 6 inches?
Fire extinguishers that can be effective on combustibles, flammable liquids and gases, and electrical fires are rated this.
What is Type ABC?
Lock and tags should be attached before or after the equipment has been isolated from its energy sources.
What is AFTER?
When working from an aerial lift, this needs to be worn to ensure safety.
What is lanyard and harness (or fall protection)?
You must identify this in order to determine what type of extinguisher to use.
What is the class of fire or the materials that are burning?
A hazardous atmosphere with poisonous vapors and gases or lack of oxygen can cause this.
What is suffocation?
This is required when working on scaffolds greater than ten feet above a lower level.
What is fall protection?
This class of fires can be caused by faulty electrical outlets and/or started by faults in appliance cords, receptacles and switches.
What is a Class C fire?
Before working on any system, the equipment must be in this state.
What is zero energy state?
It's important to locate this when you are attaching your harness to the lift.
What is the designated anchor point?
You should These are the first steps when you discover a fire.
What is sound the fire alarm and call 911?
Explosions can be caused by a hazardous atmosphere that include the presence of certain gases and vapors, dust particles, and/or an excess of this.
What is oxygen?
In addition to wearing fall protection, you should also do this to protect those working below you.
What is secure your tools and materials?
This type of extinguisher are for combustibles like wood, paper, and cardboard.
What is class or type A?
Draining all valves, bleeding off air, eliminating hydraulic pressure, and disconnecting this are all ways to isolate equipment from energy sources.
What is electrical power?
This is when you can drive a lift with the outriggers extended.
When is NEVER?
The best way to fight fires is this.
What is prevent them?
It is important to always wear this when working in a confined space.
What is PPE?
NEVER do this, instead, access the scaffold using a ladder, stair tower, or build-in ladders.
What is climb across the braces?
This anagram is a great way to remember how to use a fire extinguisher.
PASS
Bonus points for what it stands for.
When using LOTO procedures you must always lock out at this point.
What is the energy source?
Never use one of these on a lift to extend your reach.
What is a ladder?
If you have NOT been trained in how to use a fire extinguisher, do NOT know the type of material that is burning, or the fire is out of control, you should do this.
What is evacuate and wait for the fire department?
In addition to hazardous atmospheres, certain confined spaces may contain materials that could engulf a worker or cause this.
What is entrapment?
Common hazards associated with scaffolds include collapse of the scaffold, being struck by falling objects, and electric shock, but this is the number one scaffolding-related accident.
What is falling?
Class B fires usually involve these.
What is flammable gases or liquids?
When can you give your assigned key to another person?
When is NEVER?