OSHA Regs 1926.453

• OSHA regulates aerial lifts as scaffolds (1926.453)
• Fall protection required
• Full body harness with lanyard
• Fall Protection not required on scissor lifts if there are guardrails
• However, if Manufacturer, Rental Company or General Contractor requires the use
• Anchor Points Manufacturer installed
• Always close entrance chains or doors
• Stand on floor of bucket or platform
• Do not climb on or lean over guardrails
• Fall arrest systems could tip over some boom and/or scissor lifts due to fall stopping force
• Ground controls shall not be operated during use, unless instructed to do so by person in the platform or in an emergency

Remember!

• Always close entrance chains or doors
• Stand on floor of bucket or platform
• Do not climb on or lean over guardrails
• Fall arrest systems could tip over some boom and/or scissor lifts due to fall stopping force
• Ground controls shall not be operated during use, unless instructed to do so by person in the platform or in an emergency