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Aerial lifts and manufacturer requirements

CHST video lesson, 6:16. CHST Domain 3: Safety Program Development, Implementation, and Sustainment

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CHST exam lesson on 29 CFR 1926.453 aerial lifts: daily control tests, authorized operators, fall protection, load limits, plus manufacturer rules and A/D director duties in 1926.1404.

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What this lesson covers

In this lesson, you'll learn to: state the daily aerial lift control test and who may operate one, apply the basket, fall protection and load-limit rules, explain when manufacturer limits control the work, and identify the A/D director and outrigger duties. Under 1926.453, aerial lifts are vehicle-mounted aerial devices used to elevate personnel above ground.

  • Intro
  • Learning objectives
  • What counts as an aerial lift
  • Before and during operation
  • In the basket
  • Setup and travel
  • Manufacturer requirements
  • Crane assembly/disassembly
  • Outriggers and stabilizers
  • On the job
  • Common exam traps
  • Recap quiz

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