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Safety Always: Top Safety Practices to Follow When Using Boom Lifts

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As with other types of aerial lift work equipment, boom lifts expose workers to the risk of falls from height, lift tip-overs and electrocutions (where workers are working near overhead power lines). If you plan on using these pieces of equipment for your job, it is important to think about the safety of your workers. 

Putting in place steps to prevent boom lift accidents is essential to reducing the number of injuries and deaths reported each year as a result of accidents that occur on the job. 

Learn how to prevent these accidents and keep your workers safe here.

Choose an Adequate Lift for the Job

Boom lifts are designed to provide safe access to elevated work positions. However, they are not all created equal. There are different variations of these aerial lifts to match the specifications of each job.

When selecting a boom lift for your job, make sure it matches the requirements of your specific project. You don't want your equipment to tip over because it was carrying more than the required number of workers.

Make Sure Your Equipment Is Properly Maintained and Repaired

Like other industrial aerial equipment, boom lifts require proper maintenance and repair service to keep functioning safely and reliably. Make sure yours is maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions and that repairs are done by a competent person.

Ensure the Proper Setup of the Equipment Before Use

The safe operation of boom lifts also depends on how well they are set up prior to use. Not following the manufacturer's exact instructions with regards to the preparation of the equipment for use may cause the equipment to fail and cause an accident.

Operate the Equipment in Safe Weather

While you may need to get the job done as soon as possible, there are some things that you don't have control over, like the weather, for example. Boom lift equipment shouldn't be operated outdoors when the weather is bad. Wet grounds after rain may compromise the stability of the equipment while the rain itself may affect the operator's visibility. Such conditions may lead to accidents.

Provide Workers With Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

As a last resort, you should provide all workers involved in boom lift operations with the proper PPE. While you may take all necessary steps to prevent boom lift accidents from occurring, they may still occur.

Providing your workers with the right PPE will help to minimise the risk of injury or even death should an accident happen on the job.

Boom lifts may be a popular option for people looking to safely lift workers to heights, but they can also lead to injuries and even deaths if the workers' safety isn't prioritised. Practising the above-highlighted tips will go a long way in ensuring everyone's safety during your boom lift operations.


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