Safety Protocols & Emergency Procedures Flashcards

Why should at least one trained person on the ground know where the ground controls are and how to use them?

Answer: To lower the platform if the occupants can't do it themselves

A trained ground person can bring the platform down if the occupant is incapacitated or the platform controls fail.

What does pressing the emergency stop button on an aerial lift do?

Answer: Stops all powered machine functions

The emergency stop cuts power to all machine functions at once.

Before driving with the platform elevated, what must the operator check along the travel path?

Answer: Holes, drop-offs, debris, and soft or uneven ground

Ground hazards can tip an elevated machine, so the travel path must be firm, level, and clear.

What must be done with a shock-absorbing lanyard and harness after they have arrested a fall?

Answer: Remove them from service until a competent person inspects them or they are destroyed

Fall arrest equipment that has taken a fall load may be damaged and must be removed from service.

What is the purpose of suspension trauma relief straps on a harness?

Answer: To let a suspended worker stand in the straps and relieve pressure on the legs

Relief straps let a suspended worker push with their legs, which improves circulation while waiting for rescue.

Which practice is correct when refueling an engine-powered aerial lift?

Answer: Shut off the engine, lower the platform, and keep ignition sources away

Engine-off refueling with no ignition sources nearby prevents fuel fires.

While the platform is elevated, wind gusts rise above the manufacturer's rated limit. What should the operator do?

Answer: Stop work and lower the platform right away

Wind above the rated limit can overturn the machine, so the platform must come down immediately.