Mobile elevated work platforms can be an efficient and productive way to access your work, and if used correctly, can be a safer alternative to ladders. However, mobile platforms are not without their own set of unique hazards. These hazards that must be identified, assessed, and controlled as part of a safe use plan.
Review the following tips to help keep your employees safe while using mobile elevated work platforms:
Do
Don't
Mobile elevated work platforms, if not used correctly, can cause serious injury or death. These risks can be reduced by employers regularly reinforcing safe usage tips with employees and by ensuring mobile elevated work platforms usage complies with safe operating and training requirements outlined in ANSI/SAIA A92.22-2021.
Supplement this talk: Mobile Elevated Platform Checklist (PDF)
More on this topic: Mobile Elevated Work Platform Safety (PDF)
Construction resources: Construction Loss Control Services
[1] “Construction market hammered by rising fire, water damage claims,” Business Insider (June 2019). https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20190604/NEWS06/912328845/Construction-market-hammered-by-rising-fire,-water-damage-claims
The information included is designed for informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, financial or any other sort of advice, nor is it a substitute for such advice. The information may not apply to your specific situation. We have tried to make sure the information is accurate, but it could be outdated or even inaccurate in parts. It is the reader’s responsibility to comply with any applicable local, state, or federal regulations. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and their employees make no warranties about the information nor guarantee of results, and they assume no liability in connection with the information provided.