Bucket Truck Safety
February 3, 2010
The operator of the bucket truck should conduct a bucket truck safety check of the bucket truck to determine hazards, identify damage and leaks.
Daily Check shall include but is not limited to a visual inspection of the bucket truck exterior, including;
- Oil and hydraulic leaks.
- Weld integrity, such as cracks and rust.
- Lighting (beam, directional and safety).
- All required decals and stickers on or around the articulating boom.
- They must be in place, legible and understandable.
- Broken, damaged, loose or missing parts.
- Tire bulges, cuts and pressure.
- Worksite Inspection.
- Do not to park on uneven ground.
- Keep an eye out for holes, bumps, and debris, drop-offs.
- Do not operate the boom if there is a threat of an electrical storm or wind gusts exceed 30 mph.
- Set emergency brake.
- Position wheel chocks.
- Look out for overhead obstructions.
Fall Hazards
- Always keep feet on the floor of bucket.
- Do not sit, stand, or climb on the edge of the basket.
- Do not place any item in the bucket for the purpose of increasing work height (ladders, step stools).
- Do not try to climb down from the bucket when it is raised.
- Make sure bucket floor is clear of debris.
- ALWAYS WEAR FALL PROTECTION!
Tip-Over Hazards
- Do not push or pull toward anything while raised in the bucket.
- Do not carry ladders, etc. in bucket.
- Do not exceed the 300 lb load capacity.
- Do not move the truck when bucket is raised.
- Do not operate in high winds.
- Make sure bucket truck is parked on even ground.
- Make sure the outriggers are positioned properly.
- Never use the bucket truck as a crane
Collision Hazards
- Watch for traffic and beware of blind spots when driving the bucket truck, remember bucket trucks are top heavy and can turn over easier than your car.
- Watch for overhead obstructions.
- Slow down on bumpy or sloped ground and when driving near other workers or pedestrians.
- Improper Use
- Never leave the bucket truck unattended unless the key is taken out and the bucket truck is secured from unauthorized users.
- Never refuel the truck when the engine is running.
- NEVER USE A DAMAGED MACHINE!
Electrocution Hazards
- Maintain safe clearances from power lines and apparatus.
- No aerial platform insulated or not, provides any electrical protection to the occupant if there is phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground contact.
- Remember bucket truck safety starts with you
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