A worker in a boom lift basket wants to clip the lanyard to an adjacent steel column. Is that allowed?
- Yes, a building column is stronger than the basket anchor
- Yes, provided the lanyard is no more than six feet long
- No, tying off to an adjacent pole or structure is prohibited
- Yes, provided the boom is not moved while it is attached
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C. No, tying off to an adjacent pole or structure is prohibited
Belting off to an adjacent pole, structure or equipment while working from an aerial lift is not permitted. If the lift moves or drops, a worker tied to the structure can be pulled out of the basket and left hanging or crushed.
Reference: 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iii); 29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(iii)
How must a worker stand while working from an aerial lift basket?
- On the mid-rail, for a little extra reach
- On a plank laid across the top guardrails
- On a short stepladder set inside the basket
- With both feet firmly on the basket floor
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D. With both feet firmly on the basket floor
Employees must always stand firmly on the floor of the basket and must not sit or climb on its edge or use planks, ladders or other devices to gain height. If the work cannot be reached from the floor, the lift is repositioned.
Reference: 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv); 29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(iv)
How often must the controls of an aerial lift be tested?
- Each day before use
- Once every week
- Once every two weeks
- Once every year
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A. Each day before use
Lift controls must be tested each day prior to use to confirm they are in safe working condition. Periodic inspections by a mechanic are in addition to this daily check, not a substitute for it.
Reference: 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(i); 29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(i)