powered platforms PPTX Construction Safety

powered platforms PPTX Construction Safety

1. Powered
Platforms

2. Hazards of working on
powered platforms
•Hinders immediate medical care
•Requires appropriate use of PPE
•Keep tools in good repair
1a

3. Hazards of working on
powered platforms
•Use tools correctly
•Use personal fall
protection as
required
1b

4. Hazards of powered
platform use
•Understand operation of platforms
•Know how to inspect platforms
•Be prepared to handle emergency
situations
2a

5. Hazards of powered
platform use
•Respond appropriately when weather
conditions change
•Understand the platform’s load rating
•Understand hazards of materials and
equipment
2b

6. Emergency action plans
•Power failures
•Equipment failures
•Other emergencies
3a

7. Emergency action plans
•Emergency escape routes
•Alarm systems
3b

8. Operation and use
•Don’t exceed platform load rating
•Clear platforms of snow,
ice, slippery materials
•Protect platforms, ropes, lifelines
from damage
due to acids, corrosives
4a

9. Operation and use
•Protect platforms, ropes, life lines
from excess heat
•Don’t operate platforms in winds that
are in excess of 25 m.p.h.
•Test on-site wind velocities using
anemometer
4b

10. Operation and use
•Keep platform free of:
–Debris
–Unused tools
–Materials
4c

11. Inspections
•Inspect building support structures
every 12 months
•Inspect equipment as specified by
manufacturer - not to exceed 12
months
5a

12. Inspections
•Inspect platform and components
daily before use
•Inspect and test governors and
secondary brakes as specified by
manufacturer - not to exceed 12
months
5b

13. Inspections
•Test secondary brake governor and
actuation device
•Inspect suspension wire ropes
before each use
5c

14. Fall arrest systems
•Falls arrest systems include:
–Full-body harness
–Lanyards
–Rope grabs
–Lifelines
–Lifeline anchorage
points
–Riggings
6a

15. Fall arrest systems
•Application limits of the system
•Proper anchoring and tie-off
techniques
•Deceleration distance
and elongation of
lanyards
6b

16. Fall arrest systems
•Manufacturer’s methods of use
•Inspection of the system
–Mildew
–Wear
–Damage
–Deterioration
6c

17. Fall arrest systems
•Remove defective parts from service
•Storage procedures
6d

18. Summary of main points
•Safe procedures for working on
platforms
•Safe procedures for using powered
platforms
•Emergency procedures
7a

19. Summary of main points
•Inspection procedures
•Operation procedures
•Fall arrest systems
7b