SEC-12 • Elevated Work & Fall Prevention • 29 CFR 1926.453 (Aerial Lifts) & 1926.452(w) (Scissor Lifts) & 29 CFR 1910.67 & ANSI/SAIA A92.20–A92.24

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) — Aerial & Scissor Lifts

Operator qualification and hands-on familiarization, 100% tie-off to engineered anchor inside articulating/telescopic boom lifts, scissor lift guardrail & gate closure rules, drop-off/slab capacity checks, and overhead power line clearance.

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Mandatory OSHA & RAVS® Audit Elements Covered

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  • 100% tie-off required at all times inside boom lifts using a short restraint/SRL lanyard attached to the manufacturer’s designated boom basket anchor (never tie off to adjacent structures or conduit)
  • Keep both feet firmly on the platform floor; never climb or stand on midrails or top rails, and never use planks or ladders inside a lift basket to gain extra height
  • Close and latch the entry gate or chain before elevating; inspect floor slab capacity, floor holes, ramps, and overhead obstructions/power lines (≥10 ft clearance up to 50kV) prior to travel
  • Complete a written Pre-Shift MEWP Inspection Checklist covering ground controls, basket controls, emergency lowering, tires, hydraulics, and alarms
OSHA Construction Standard: 29 CFR 1926.453 (Aerial Lifts) & 1926.452(w) (Scissor Lifts)
OSHA General Industry Standard: 29 CFR 1910.67 & ANSI/SAIA A92.20–A92.24
RAVS® / Portal Category: Elevated Work & Fall Prevention
Required Employee Training Interval: Formal classroom + hands-on operator evaluation per model category (Group A / Group B, Type 1 / 3) prior to operation; re-evaluation every 3 years
Competent Person Inspection Frequency: Documented pre-shift operator inspection (workplace + function test) daily; annual ANSI inspection by qualified mechanic

Required PPE & Instant Custom Sample Download

Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Controls Specified:

  • Full-Body Harness + Short Restraint Lanyard / SRL-P
  • Hard Hat
  • High-Visibility Vest

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SEC-01: Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) / Corporate Safety PolicySEC-02: Fall Protection, Guardrails & Post-Fall Rescue PlanSEC-03: Control of Hazardous Energy — Lockout / Tagout (LOTO)SEC-04: Electrical Safety, Arc Flash & NFPA 70E Compliance ProgramSEC-05: Trenching, Excavation & Underground Utility ProtectionSEC-06: Permit-Required Confined Space Entry (Construction & General Industry)SEC-07: Respirable Crystalline Silica Written Exposure Control PlanSEC-08: Hazard Communication (HazCom) & GHS Safety Data Sheets ProgramSEC-09: Fire Prevention, Welding, Cutting & Hot Work Permit ProgramSEC-10: Portable Ladders, Stairways & Safe Access ProgramSEC-11: Supported & Mobile Scaffolding Safety ProgramSEC-12: Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) — Aerial & Scissor LiftsSEC-13: Cranes, Derricks, Rigging & Qualified Signal Person ProgramSEC-14: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Hazard Assessment ProgramSEC-15: Heat Illness Prevention, Acclimatization & Hydration PlanSEC-16: Hand & Portable Power Tools, Guards & Pneumatic/Powder-Actuated ToolsSEC-17: Respiratory Protection, Medical Evaluation & Fit Testing ProgramSEC-18: Heavy Earthmoving & Mobile Equipment, Spotters & Traffic ControlSEC-19: Compressed Gas Cylinders, Refrigerants & Mechanical Piping SafetySEC-20: Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & Sewage/Biohazard Exposure ControlSEC-21: Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Medical Evacuation & Severe WeatherSEC-22: Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis & OSHA 300 RecordkeepingSEC-23: Subcontractor Safety Prequalification & Multi-Employer CoordinationSEC-24: Occupational Noise Exposure & Hearing Conservation Program