EXITING AND ENTERING AN ELEVATED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM PROCEDURE
Purpose
This procedure will outline the steps to follow when exiting/entering an Aerial Work Platform on a
PCL project.
Scope
This procedure applies to all PCL projects.
Responsibilities
It will be the responsibility of PCL's project management to verify that they have Aerial Work
Platform HSE operating procedures in place and that all personnel are trained and fully qualified to
operate this type of equipment.
Safe Work Procedure
A Permit for Exiting/Entering Aerial Work Platform must be completed and submitted to project
management prior to use for approval, using the form below.
The Permit for Exiting/Entering Aerial Work Platform is valid only for the duration of the shift for
which it was issued.
Completion of a Job Hazard Analysis, PSI, and rescue plan is required prior to the start of work.
The AWP must be operated in accordance with all restrictions, instructions, and warnings in the
operator's manual and decals, and the responsibilities and safety manuals contained on the
machine.
The operators must have current AWP and fall-protection training and complete all required
inspections before using the machine.
Position the platform so the entry gate is no more than 12 inches (30 cm) away from an adjacent
structure onto which the operator will move. Shut down the machine once correctly positioned; DO
NOT exit or enter the platform with the AWP running.
Use of full-body harness and lanyards is required that allow for 100% tie-off when exiting or entering
the AWP. Operators must attach a lanyard to an approved adjacent structure anchorage before
detaching the primary lanyard from the platform anchor. The lanyard attached to the platform must
be detached before exiting the platform.
When entering the platform, achieve 100% tie-off by attaching one lanyard to the platform anchor,
before disconnecting the other lanyard from the adjacent structure anchor.
The AWP must be on firm level ground capable of supporting its full weight.
Operators must enter and exit through the sliding mid-rail entry or gate provided. Operators must
not climb on platform guardrails to enter or exit the platform.
Rev. January 2021
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Permit for Exiting/Entering Aerial Work Platform
Project name:
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Date:
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Mois
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Jour
Année
Date
Time issued:
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Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Time
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Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
AWP Operation: Describe in detail the work to be performed and the location/area involved:
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Why can the work not be done by means other than exiting the AWP? (Scaffolding, alternate access)
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AWP
1. Make, type, model number:
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2. Describe accessories attached to the boom:
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Boom length and type:
*
3. Weight or capacity of aerial work platform:
*
4. Required operating radius:
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5. Required lift height for AWP (specific height):
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6. Pre-use inspection of AWP completed?
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Yes
No
7. AWP operators trained in the use of AWP?
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Yes
No
Fall Protection
1. Are workers wearing approved fall protection equipment that allows for 100% tie-off?
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Yes
No
2. Do workers have fall-protection training?
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Yes
No
Site and Structure Conditions
1. Ground condition (level, dry, wet, undisturbed, etc.):
*
2. Wind direction and speed (specific speed and direction):
*
3. Weight of materials and/or small tools inside manbasket (specific weight):
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4. Does adjacent structure have an approved tie-off point?
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Submitted by:
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Date required:
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Mois
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Jour
Année
Date
Approved by: Project Superintendent
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Date:
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Mois
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Jour
Année
Date
Approved by: Project HSE
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Date:
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Mois
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Jour
Année
Date
Reviewed by: Site Manager
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Date:
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Mois
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Jour
Année
Date
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