Toolbox talk topics / Falls and ladders
Toolbox talk
Aerial and scissor lifts
Lifts make height work easier but tip over, crush and throw people when used wrong.
Key points
- Only trained, authorized people run the lift.
- Do a walkaround and function check before use.
- Check the ground for holes, slopes, soft soil and overhead lines.
- Keep your feet on the platform floor. No climbing the rails.
- In boom lifts, wear the harness and clip to the designated anchor.
Ask the crew
- Who on this crew is trained on the lift we have?
- Where are the overhead lines near today's work?
General safety awareness. Follow your company's procedures, the site plan and the manufacturer's instructions.
