WAC 296-869-600 Operation

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IMPORTANT:

This section applies to manually propelled, self-propelled, and boom-supported elevating work platforms.

Your responsibility:

To meet these requirements when operating elevating work platforms

WAC 296-869-60005

Intended use

You must

• Make sure elevating work platforms are used only for their intended purpose as specified by the manufacturer.

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Workplace survey

You must

• Have the operator survey the area before and during use of an elevating work platform for hazards such as:
  • -Drop-offs or holes
  • -Slopes
  • -Bumps and floor obstructions
  • -Debris
  • -Overhead obstructions and high voltage conductors
  • -Hazardous locations
  • -Inadequate surface and support to withstand the load imposed on them by the elevating work platform in all operating configurations
  • -Wind and weather conditions
  • -Unauthorized persons in the area
  • -Other possible unsafe conditions

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Hazardous locations

You must

• Determine the hazard classification of any area where the elevating work platform will operate using National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 505-2002, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Make sure only approved elevating work platforms are used in Class I, II, or III locations.
• Make sure elevating work platforms are used in hazardous (classified) locations as follows:
  • -Elevating work platforms authorized to be used in Class 1 locations are shown in Table 3, Approved Elevating Work Platform Use in Class 1 Locations
  • -Elevating work platforms authorized to be used in Class 2 locations are shown in Table 4, Approved Elevating Work Platform Use in Class 2 Locations
  • -Elevating work platforms authorized to be used in Class 3 locations are shown in Table 5, Approved Elevating Work Platform Use in Class 3 Locations
• Elevating work platforms authorized to be used in unclassified locations are:
  • -Approved elevating work platforms designated as Type D, E, G, or LP;
    and
  • -Elevating work platforms that meet the requirements of Type D, E, G, or LP elevating work platforms.
• Have operators report any hazardous atmosphere or location that becomes apparent while operating the elevating work platform.

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Set-up

You must

• Prohibit positioning the elevating work platform against another object in order to steady the platform.
• Do the following when other moving equipment or vehicles are present:
  • -Take special precautions to meet the requirements of local ordinances or workplace safety standards;
    and
  • -Use warnings such as, but not limited to, flags, roped-off areas, flashing lights and barricades

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Travel speed

You must

• Make sure the operator limits travel speed according to conditions, including:
  • -Condition of the ground or support surface
  • -Congestion
  • -Visibility
  • -Slope
  • -Location of personnel
  • -Other factors that may create a hazard of collision or injury to personnel

WAC 296-869-60030

Driving

IMPORTANT:

This section doesn't apply to manually propelled elevating work platforms.

You must

• Make sure the operator does all of the following before and while driving with the platform elevated:
  • -Maintains a clear view of the path of travel
  • -Keeps a safe distance from obstacles, debris, drop-offs, holes, depressions, ramps, and other hazards to safe travel
  • -Keeps a safe distance from overhead obstacles
• Prohibit stunt driving and horseplay

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Elevating and lowering the platform

You must

• Have the operator make sure all of the following are done before each elevation of the platform:
  • -The elevating work platform is on a surface that is within the limits specified by the manufacturer
  • -Outriggers, stabilizers, extendable axes, or other stability enhancing means are used as required by the manufacturer
  • -Guardrails are installed and access gates or openings are closed per the manufacturer's instructions
  • -The load and its distribution on the platform and any platform extension doesn't exceed the manufacturer's rated capacity for the configuration being used
  • -There is adequate clearance from overhead obstructions
  • -The minimum safe approach distance (MSAD) to energized power lines and parts listed in Table 6, Minimum Safe Approach Distance, is maintained
  • -All persons on the platform are wearing fall protection devices and other safety gear if required
• Prevent rope, electric cords, hoses and similar objects from becoming entangled with the platform.
• Have the operator make sure the area is clear of personnel and equipment before lowering the platform.
• Remove all personnel from a platform that has been caught, snagged, or otherwise prevented from normal motion before attempting to free it using ground controls.

WAC 296-869-60040

Working from the platform

You must

• Make sure persons working from the platform:
  • -Keep a firm footing on the platform;
    and
  • -Do not use guardrails, planks, ladders, or any other device to gain additional height or reach
• Make sure all persons on the platform of boom-supported elevating work platforms wear a full body harness and lanyard fixed to manufacturer provided and approved attachment points.
• Make sure the rated capacities of the platform aren't exceeded when transferring loads to the platform at any height.

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Malfunctions or unsafe conditions

You must

• Make sure operators, if they suspect a malfunction of the elevating work platform or encounter any hazard or potentially unsafe condition, do all of the following:
  • -Cease operation
  • -Report the problem or malfunction
  • -Discontinue using the elevating work platform until problems or malfunctions that affect safe operation have been corrected