Revision #: 14.4 Document #: 12.06 Page: 1 of 5 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance on the safe use of mobile aerial work platforms. 2. SCOPE This procedure applies to all employees and contractors working at the BASF Corporation Kankakee facility. Contractors and sub-contractors are not authorized to operate BASF aerial work platforms, and must also meet the specific requirements of the following sections within their companies EHS or Maintenance program; Section 7.1, Inspection and Maintenance, 1. Section 7.1, Inspection and Maintenance, 4. Section 7.6, Training. 3. RESPONSIBILITY Person Responsible Responsibility Facility Personnel Follow the requirements documented in this procedure when working with mobile aerial work platforms Maintenance Department Maintain a roster of employees qualified to use the aerial work platforms. Maintain completed Form 12.06-01 and Form 12.06-02 Aerial Platform Checklists for two months. Upon notification of defects, immediately remove the aerial platform from service until it is repaired. Conduct initial and tri-annual training on use of the mobile aerial work platforms for operators of the equipment. 4. SAFETY MEASURES 4.1 N/A 5. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 5.1 N/A 6. DEFINITIONS 6.1 Red Tag - Tag attached to a piece of equipment indicating that it has failed an inspection and is not to be used until repairs are completed.
Revision #: 14.4 Document #: 12.06 Page: 2 of 5 7. PROCEDURE The following tables contain guidance for the safe use and care of mobile aerial work platforms: 7.1 Inspection and Maintenance 1 Complete the appropriate Form 12.06-1 or 12.06-02 Aerial Platform Checklist at the start of each shift that the particular lift is to be used. Each form can be used for a 24-hour period. When more than one operator uses the aerial platform during a shift, the first operator will be designated by the Supervisor to fill out the checklist at the start of the shift. Display the checklist on the platform in a plastic envelope. The Maintenance Department maintains the completed checklists for two months. 2 Report all defects immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor responsible, shut down the aerial platform until the defects are repaired, and apply a red tag to the operating controls. 3 Ensure that instructions and warning placards are legible. 4 Required repairs of the equipment will be coordinated through the Maintenance Department. 7.2 General Requirements 1 Do not operate an aerial platform. Unless you have received aerial platform training (provided initially and every 3 years). During an electrical storm. At a maximum wind speed of 28 mph and above unless the manufacturer recommends a lower wind speed to aerial platform operation. When wind conditions cause the platform to be unstable as determined by the aerial platform operator. 2 Close and secure all access panels and the gate before the aerial platform is driven. 3 Enter or leave the platform only through the platform gate. 4 Ensure that the floor of the platform is free of debris before operation and after work is completed. 5 Wear a safety harness with a lanyard attached when riding in or working from the platform. Secure it to the attachment bar on the platform. 6 Position feet firmly on the floor of the platform when riding in or working from the platform. 7 Do not exceed the lift capacity printed on the decal of the aerial platform. Consider the weight of all materials, tools, and personnel in the platform as part of the load. 8 Chock the rear wheels of the aerial platform when the machine is parked and not in use.
Revision #: 14.4 Document #: 12.06 Page: 3 of 5 7.3 Operation and Use 1 Operate machine controls very carefully and smoothly. Never slam controls or allow controls to snap. When changing direction, return the control lever to neutral, stop, and then proceed. Drive the aerial platform with the platform and boom extended over the rear axle. The steering and drive controls are reversed if the platform is over the front axle. Use reverse traveling for work site mobility only. Be alert at all times for pedestrians. 2 Always park the equipment on a firm, level surface. 3 Observe all traffic regulations. Do not engage in horseplay. 4 Use orange cones, caution tape, or other warning devices to secure the working area from the following (see attachment 12.06-03 and 12.06-04 for guidance); Casual entry. Railroad switching. Any other operation which might endanger the safety of personnel. 5 Check for clearances each time the aerial platform is moved or elevated. Do not use the drive control to maneuver the machine closer than six feet of an obstacle. Use the telescope or swing controls for close maneuvering. Post a lookout when the operator's view is obstructed. Maintain a distance of 10 feet from electrical power lines. Maintain a safe distance of 15 feet between other vehicles. 6 Do not stand on ladders, boxes, barrels, the guardrail or anything else to extend reach. 7 Do not use the boom as a "jack" to push other objects or as a crane. 8 Never attach wire, cable, or any similar items to the platform while moving. 9 Turn off the engine before the operator leaves the platform. 7.4 Refueling 1 Do not refuel the aerial platform during an electrical storm. 2 Only refuel the aerial platform while the ignition is turned off. 7.5 Emergency Situations 1 Operate the aerial platform on the auxiliary power system if power is lost during operation. This system is operated from the platform. Use the auxiliary power only to get the operator to ground level. 2 The ground controls override all platform controls. Use ground controls only if the operator has consented or in case of emergency. 3 Open the "telescope in" valve located on the main pivot to move the telescope in and the "boom down" valve located on the hydraulic manifold to lower the boom.
Revision #: 14.4 Document #: 12.06 Page: 4 of 5 4 Never operate ground controls while an operator is in the platform unless the operator has consented or in an emergency. 7.6 Training All persons operating powered mobile platforms must be properly trained and licensed in the use and operation of this equipment. 7.6.1 Training Content Training shall be specific and in addition to any other vehicle operating training. All operator training and evaluation shall be conducted by persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered mobile platform operators and evaluate their competence. 7.6.2. Refresher Training and Evaluation Refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when: The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident The operator is assigned to operate a different type of powered mobile platform, or A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect the safe operation of the powered mobile platform. 7.6.3. Frequency of Evaluation An evaluation of each Powered Mobile Platform Operator s performance shall be conducted at least once every three years for relicensing. 7.6.4. Documentation Documentation of initial training and subsequent training must be maintained for each licensed operator. 7.7. Audit/Inspection Procedures are audited/inspected periodically as a part of the facility s EHS Procedure Review and Audit Committee activity. 7.8. Records Retention Record Retention Time Maintained By List of qualified operators to include initial qualification/requalification dates. Until superceded by updated list. Maintenance Department Completed Form 12.06-01 and Form 12.06-02 Aerial Platform Checklist Two months 8. APPENDICES/FORMS 8.1 N/A 9. REFERENCES/SOP S 9.1 OSHA 1926.453 9.2 BC032.005 Powered Mobile Platforms
Revision #: 14.4 Document #: 12.06 Page: 5 of 5 10. REVISION HISTORY PROCEDURE HISTORY Revision Reason Initiator Date No. 0No. New procedure D. Deighton 04/22/94 1 Procedure Update / Revision D. Deighton 10/21/94 2 Procedure Update / Revision D. Deighton 08/01/95 3 New procedure number and minor revisions to M. Newell 01/07/03 include checklists. 4 Change in location of maintenance M. Newell 10/22/03 documentation. 5 Format changes, clarification to scope added P. Snapp 02/06/09 drawings (12.06-03, 12.06-04) to clarify barricading requirement. 6 Clarified scope D. Butler 08/22/2012 7 Added 7.0 References and 8.0 training D. Butler 07/01/2013 requirements to comply with corporate standard 14.4 Clarification in 5.2 regarding wind and wind speeds. Updated the company logo, updated the document format to the new site standard. Corrected the revision number to match the system. B. Walker J. Zippelius 7/17/2017 7/26/2017