Safety first! When working high up, like in construction or fixing things, boom lifts are super helpful but need to be used carefully. This guide is for safety leaders to help everyone understand boom lift training better, know the risks, and stay safe.

What Are Boom Lifts?

Boom lifts are big machines with a platform that goes up and down on a long arm. They help lift people and tools up high. There are different kinds:

  • Bendy Boom Lifts can move around stuff in the way.
  • Straight Boom Lifts reach out really far.
  • Trailer Boom Lifts can be moved to different places easily.

They have cool features like spinning platforms and controls that make them safe and easy to use.

Risks to Know About

Using boom lifts can be risky, so it’s important to know what to watch out for:

  • Falls: Falling from high up can hurt a lot.
  • Shock: Getting too close to electric wires can shock you.
  • Tipping Over: If the lift is too heavy or not used right, it can tip over.
  • Getting Caught: Be careful not to get caught in the lift’s moving parts.
  • Bumps: Watch out for bumping into things in busy places.

How to Stay Safe

To make sure everyone uses boom lifts safely, follow these tips:

  • Learn First: Make sure you know how to use the lift safely. Get trained and certified.
  • Check It: Always look over the lift before you use it to make sure everything’s okay.
  • Use Safety Gear: Wear safety gear like harnesses to help stop falls.
  • Be Smart with Electricity: Stay away from electric wires to avoid shocks.
  • Follow the Rules: Don’t put too much weight on the lift and don’t stretch it out too far.
  • Plan and Talk: Check out where you’ll be working and plan how to do it safely. Keep talking to your team to avoid accidents.

Conclusion

Boom lifts help a lot with high-up jobs but we need to use them right to stay safe. Safety leaders help everyone learn about the lifts, the risks, and how to avoid them. Remember, staying safe means everyone gets to go home healthy after work.

For more Aerial Lift/Boom Lift facts, check out: OSHA AERIAL LIFT 

Training USA, Inc. offers a 1-day comprehensive, nationally offered training course designed for DOT, municipal public works, parks, streets/roads, water, waste water, distribution/collection and/or storm water utility workers or any other government entity employees who may be called on to operate this equipment.

What can you expect?

Training USA, Inc. offers both classroom and hands-on exercise training for employees. Classroom training features a comprehensive overview on why operator safety certification is advisable, how to identify when aerial reach machines are used, equipment orientation, a demonstration on personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by operators and more! Hands-on exercises feature initial inspection and start-up, work zone set-up, stabilizers jacks/outrigger set-up and boom and basket set-up.

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