• All operators must be trained on safety precautions. Training must include operating specifics and the operator must be proficient in operating the equipment. • Clean the bucket regularly. A build up of oil and grease increases the risk of fires and falls. Dirt can also affect the dielectric strength of the bucket. • All workers ...

2022年3月7日 · Bucket trucks require specialized training to operate to ensure the safety of workers and anyone in the area. OSHA provides an outline for bucket truck safety, which falls under the broader umbrella of aerial lift safety.

Any personnel-carrying device (basket or bucket) which is a component of an aerial device. Vehicle. Any carrier that is not manually propelled. Vertical tower. An aerial device designed to elevate a platform in a substantially vertical axis. General requirements.

Looking for safety tips, fleet information, or advice on how to operate your equipment? We’ve got you covered with ten pieces of key information for your bucket truck and fleet operations.

Aerial devices include boom-supported aerial platforms, such as cherry pickers or bucket trucks, aerial ladders and vertical towers (OSHA regulates scissor lifts as mobile scaffolds, not as aerial devices). Safe work practices for aerial lifts include:

2024年9月10日 · Bucket trucks, aka aerial lifts, allow personnel to perform work at elevated heights. Without proper safety training, equipment and situational awareness, aerial lifts can pose serious risks to operators. Read these guidelines to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.

In the electric utility industry, we use bucket trucks – often referred to as insulated aerial devices – to help maintain and improve productivity and safety. The trucks are the most reliable when all of the manufacturer’s recommendations are followed and routine maintenance is performed.

2024年12月6日 · Ensuring safety requires a combination of regular maintenance, proper training, and following best practices. In this guide, we’ll cover key safety tips for operating bucket trucks effectively and safely.

2021年3月1日 · OSHA provides a basic outline for bucket truck safety, but it is short on specifics. Each work environment has its own issues regarding safe work practices and fall protection.

2023年8月21日 · Because bucket trucks and other MEWP undergo frequent use and pose a significant potential workplace hazard due to operation errors, these ANSI inspections are crucial to ensure the safety of equipment and employees.