Safety Tips for operating Man Lift Equipment

You need to avoid safety problems by hiring and then evaluating people to make sure they can handle the man lift equipment.

Everyone who operates Man Lift Equipment needs to make their top priority safety. Every employer should always put his or her staff through mandatory safety training before allowing anyone to operate the equipment. Employers should also consider follow-up training as many employees fail to remember all safety precautions. As people progress and become more comfortable with their jobs, they tend to forget detail that could potentially save their lives.

Here are some great forklift safety tips to follow when operating man lift equipment.

1. Inspection of Machinery

Always walk around the man lift equipment to access if it is safe. Are there any mechanical issues that need to be serviced? Inspectors should always be careful to check all the emergency controls, operating controls, the outriggers and guardrails, wheels, tires, and personal fall-protection gear. Also, while doing a visible inspection of these areas, you should consider checking for possible leaks of air, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. If you do find something that needs to be fixed, always hire a professional mechanic, as maintenance is very important.

2. Inspect the worksite

No matter what the job is, you need to confirm that you can operate a lift on the worksite by walking around the entire site. If you notice concerning things like an unleveled surface, you need to be aware of this. Can you still drive safely on uneven ground? The lift may have problems working well on certain slopes. Always look for bumps, debris, drop-offs, holes and power lines that could pose a potential problem.

3. Test the Equipment

Each and every man lift has different testing requirements. You need to follow the testing procedures to make sure the equipment can be used safely before the work begins. The function tests are required to make sure the man lift is operating in the correct manner. Some tests are required every single time the machine is used and some are only required at every 150 hours of use.

4. Selecting the Ideal Operator

Many people get injured because they are not competent enough to run the machine. You need to avoid safety problems by hiring and then evaluating people to make sure they can handle the man lift. They need the correct training as well as the right safety training and mindset to handle it.

Following these steps can help you reduce the risk of accidents when operating a man lift.

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July 23, 2016 / Reply

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