Safety Recommendations for the use of lifts

The personal mobile elevating platform (MTSP) is a mobile machine designed to move people to a working position, with a unique and defined position of entry and exit of the platform is constituted by at least one working platform with service bodies , an extending structure and a chassis. There are truck mounted articulated platforms, telescopic self-propelled scissor lifts, self propelled telescopic and articulated or trailer special platforms, among others.

There are four groups of important safety rules:

1. The rules prior to the launch platform
2. The rules prior to the lifting platform
3. The rules of movement of the raised platform computer
4. The rules after the use of the platform.

1. Standards prior to the launch platform

Before using the platform must be inspected for defects or failures that may affect their safety. The inspection should include the following:

• Impaired visual inspection of welds or other structural defects, hydraulic leaks, damaged several cables, electrical connections status, condition of tires, brakes and batteries, etc.
• Check the operation of the operating controls to ensure they operate properly.

Any defects must be evaluated by qualified personnel and determine whether it constitutes a risk to computer security. All detected defects that may affect safety must be corrected before using the equipment.

2. Standards prior to the lifting platform
• Check the possible existence of high voltage electrical conduits in the vertical team. We must maintain a minimum safe distance, isolating proceed to cut the duration of the current jobs in their vicinities.
• Check the status and leveling the surface of support from the team.
• Check that the total weight placed on the platform does not exceed the maximum working load.
• If stabilizers are used, the test that have been made in accordance with rules issued by the manufacturer and can not act on them while the work platform is not in transport position or the position limits.
• Check the status of the protection platform and gateway.
• Check seat belts for occupants of the platform are anchored properly.
• Mark the work area to prevent people outside the work stay or within the vicinity.
3. Rules for movement of equipment with the raised platform
• Check that there are no obstacles in the direction of movement and the support surface is tough and without unevenness.
• Maintain safe distance from obstacles, debris, drop offs, holes, ramps, etc.., Which compromise safety. The same should be done with obstacles located above the working platform.
• The translation speed of the platform occupied shall not exceed 1.5 m / s for the MTSP on the carrier when the translational motion is sent from the cab of the carrier.
• Do not lift or carry the platform with wind and weather.
• Do not handle the MTSP for reckless or distracted.

Other standards

• Do not overload the working platform.
• Do not use the platform as a crane.
• Do not hold the platform or the operator thereof to fixed structures.
• It is forbidden to add elements that would increase due to wind load on the MTSP, such as bulletin boards, as they may be amended the maximum load, structural loading, loading due to wind or manual force, as appropriate.
• When working on the platform or the operator must always keep both feet on it. They must also use safety belts or harness properly anchored.
• Do not use auxiliary elements located on the platform to gain height.
• Any anomaly detected by the operator concerning their safety or the equipment must be reported immediately and rectified before any further work.
• It is prohibited to alter, modify or disconnect the computer security systems.
• No gain or loss if the platform is raised using the lifting devices or other access system.
• Do not use platforms inside closed areas, unless they are well ventilated.
4. Rules after the use of the platform
• Upon completion of this work, the machine must be parked properly.
• Close all the contacts and check the grounding, falcate wheels if necessary.
• Clear the platform of grease, oil, etc., Deposited on it at work. Be careful with the water so it does not affect cable or electrical parts of equipment.
• Leave out of service indicator and remove the ignition keys and deposited on the site qualified to do so.

Other recommendations

• Do not fill fuel tanks (MTSP combustion engine) with the engine running.
• Batteries must be charged in open, well ventilated and away from any flames, sparks, fires, and smoking is prohibited.
• Not make modifications of any kind in the whole of the MTSP.