A Suspended Personnel Work Platform is hanged with the help of crane to perform the job at height. The platform can be a cradle or man basket. The activity is performed by the competent person to ensure the working is under the control.
Hazards
Fall from height
Collapse of structure
Crane overturn
Fall of lifted man basket
Contact with overhead power lines
Personnel fall from height
Precautions
The checklist can be used to ensure the working equipment and lifting equipment both are safe and as per standard. Following items should be check using this checklist;
- The activity is subject to Permit to Work issued and authorized by the competent person.
- The crane operator, rigger, and working team personnel are trained, certified, experienced, and ready to perform the job.
- The lifting accessories e.g., ropes, hooks are inspected, certified and well maintained.
- The crane is sited on a firm, even, open, area away from the surrounding structure.
- The area around the work activity is barricaded and cordoned off.
- Safety Signs are placed to ensure others are aware of the ongoing work activity.
- The work platform is inspected, maintained, and certified for lifting activity.
- The work platform is provided with door for entry and exit with lock capability.
- The mid rail and guard railing is provided on the working platform to prevent the fall of worker.
- The toe board is installed on all sides of platform to prevent the fall of tools, and rolling objects from height.
- The anchoring points of the work platform/ man basket are in good condition.
- The work basket is in good condition, well maintained.
- The surface of the work basket is free of damage, cracks, and fishers.
- The harness anchoring points are provided for the workers.
- The safe working load and maximum capacity of the man basket is mentioned on the visible location.
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