Kellogg Brown & Root

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Part II Risk Management Systems
Section 2 Aerial Work Platforms

Effective Date:
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A. PURPOSE
To describe the minimum safety requirements for the setup, operation, safety requirements, and
maintenance of aerial work platforms including but not limited to:
1. JLG lifts, Condor lifts, Manlifts, and bucket trucks.
2. Sky Horse telescoping work platforms.
3. Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms.
B. DEFINITIONS
1. AERIAL DEVICE - Any vehicle-mounted device, telescoping or articulating, or both, that is used to
position personnel.
2. AERIAL LADDER - An aerial device consisting of a single- or multiple-section extendible ladder.
3. ARTICULATING BOOM PLATFORM - An aerial device with two or more hinged boom sections.
4. EXTENDIBLE BOOM PLATFORM - An aerial device (except ladders) with a telescopic or
extendible boom. Telescopic derricks with personnel platform attachments are considered to be
extendible boom platforms when used with a personnel platform.
5. INSULATED AERIAL DEVICE - An aerial device designed for work on energized lines and
apparatus.
6. MOBILE UNIT - A combination of an aerial device, its vehicle, and related equipment.
7. PLATFORM - Any personnel-carrying device (basket or bucket) that is a component of an aerial
device.
8. VEHICLE - Any carrier that is not manually propelled.
9. VERTICAL TOWER - An aerial device designed to elevate a platform in a substantially vertical axis.
3. OPERATOR TRAINING
Kellogg Brown & Root employees who operate the equipment must be trained in the safe use and
inspection of the equipment.
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Only authorized operators shall use the equipment.

1. A qualified trainer shall instruct operator.
2. Training shall consist of verbal instruction, live rig testing and procedural review.
3. After receiving training, operators are issued an operator card to be carried with them at all times
while operating aerial platforms.
D. AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS
1. Equipment Selection
The equipment must be matched to the anticipated work, taking into consideration such things as:
a. Boom length
b. Method of propulsion
c. Terrain
2. Emergency Controls
Equipment shall have emergency" controls on the carrier from which all functions can be
controlled.
3. Operating Instructions/Limitations
a. Set up only on firm, level ground.
b. Outriggers (if equipped) must be set prior to raising basket.
c. No more than two employees shall occupy the basket at one time (or more than the
manufacturers specifications).
d. A safety harness shall be worn with lanyard attached to the handrail, or other designated
attachment.
e. Top and mid-rail shall not be used to stand on.

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Basket shall not be used to raise material other than small parts and hand tools; no rigging from
the basket or boom.

g. Personnel shall stay in the basket when aloft and not use it for access to elevated work
locations unless authorized by the HSE Representative and the Project
Manager/Superintendent.
h. Baskets shall not be rested on piping, conduit, cable tray or similar structures.
i.

Control levers shall be clearly labeled and guarded to prevent accidental tripping.

j.

The basket or boom shall not be operated within 20 of any energized overhead electrical lines.
Refer to Section E for permit.

k. Counterweight swing must be barricaded if counterweight extends beyond the carrier or tires
and creates a crush point hazard.
l.

Baskets must never be used to free the carrier from mud or similar stuck positions. Aerial lifts
can be severely damaged if the basket is forced down onto the ground to create leverage for
freeing stuck carriers.

m. Check lifts for GFI-protected receptacles at the base of the boom and in the basket. Caution
must be used to avoid entangling the carrier supply cord in the turntable. Operators must plan
rotation of the basket to avoid this problem.
n. As a minimum, all equipment shall be equipped with a 5-lb. fire extinguisher.
o. Operate in the "high" range only when traveling on roadways.
p. The rated weight capacity of the basket shall not be exceeded. Remember that the total weight
is the combined weight of the personnel, tools, and materials. Material that extends beyond the
perimeter of the basket shall not be placed in the basket.
q. The operator shall immediately report any malfunctions or damage to his/her supervisor.
r.

The basket of the aerial lift shall remain clean and free of unnecessary debris, trash, or
materials. Bolts, fittings, and other small items shall not be placed on the control panel.

s. Employees shall enter and exit the basket only when it is lowered to ground level. Any
exceptions to this rule must be approved by the KBR HSE Representative.
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All employees working inside the basket shall keep both feet placed firmly on the floor.
Standing or working from the mid-rail or top-rail of the basket is not allowed.

u. Ladders shall not be used inside the basket to access upper elevations and boards shall not be
placed across the mid-rails or top-rail for use as a work platform.
v. The aerial lift controls shall be operated in a smooth progressive manner and momentarily
returned to the neutral position before proceeding in the opposite direction. The foot pedal
switch shall be activated only by the operator handling the aerial lift controls.
w. Aerial lifts shall be traveled only when the base of the basket is within 6 feet of the ground and
the boom is fully retracted.
x. Aerial lifts shall not be traveled within 5 feet of any ditch, open hole, drop off point, or
excavation.
y. Aerial lifts shall not be traveled over drain gratings, hole covers, or other surfaces that are not
designed to support the weight of the machine. Special caution should be exercised inside
operating units, since trench and pit covers in these areas could collapse under the weight of an
aerial lift.
z. When aerial lifts are traveled into an operating unit, on any street, or into any area that is
congested with piping or structures, a flagman shall direct the operation.
aa. When working overhead, a red barricade and Danger Men Working Overhead signs must be
posted. The barricade shall prevent access to the area adjacent to the counterweight, and the
area underneath the elevated boom and basket.
bb. All gates, chains, etc. shall be in place.
4. Movement of Equipment
a. Baskets shall be lowered prior to transporting or relocating equipment.
b. Brakes depend upon the engine, in some units an engine failure will result in loss of control.
Therefore, equipment shall not be moved up or down steep grades without assistance.
c. When moving carriers over roadways, have a flagman wearing an orange vest assist in traffic
control.
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5. Inspection and Maintenance

a. Equipment shall receive daily visual inspections and controls shall be tested by the operator.
This test shall include emergency controls. Defective or inoperable controls shall be repaired
prior to use.
b. A written monthly inspection shall be conducted by a designated competent person.
c. Inspection records shall be maintained and kept on file at the project.

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E. PERMIT TO USE AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS WITHIN 20 FEET OF ENERGIZED UNINSULATED

ELECTRICAL LINES
DATE REQUESTED: ________________________________________________________________
AREA: ____________________________________________________________________________
WORK TO BE PERFORMED: _________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
DISTANCES BASKET WILL BE FROM ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL LINES: _____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

KBR SUPERVISORS SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________

ABOVE INFORMATION TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE KBR SUPERVISOR IN CHARGE OF WORK

LINE VOLTAGE: ____________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: ____________________________________________________________
PERMISSION TO USE LIFT:

YES __________

NO __________

ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT'S SIGNATURE: ________________________________________

PERMISSION TO USE LIFT:

YES __________

NO __________

HSE SUPERVISORS/ EPRESENTATIVES SIGNATURE: __________________________________

PERMISSION TO USE LIFT:

YES __________

NO __________

PROJECT MANAGER'S/SUPERVISORS SIGNATURE: ___________________________________

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F. SKY HORSE TELESCOPING WORK PLATFORMS

Sky Horse may be selected for use when anticipated work involves overhead work on level concrete
floors.
1. Operator Training
Only authorized operators shall be permitted to setup and work from Sky Horse platforms.
a. Operators shall be trained thoroughly in proper setup of equipment and safe use.
b. Training shall consist of verbal instructions and setup demonstration.
2. Operating Instructions
a. Sky Horse platforms are setup only on level concrete floors.
b. Outriggers must be extended and locked in position.
c. Snap-down floor jacks must be set. Sky Horse platforms are not extended without snap-down
floor jacks and outriggers in proper position.
d. Under no circumstances can Sky Horse platforms be moved while platform is extended.
e. Sky Horse platforms are only used by one man due to capacity and space limits.
f.

After jacks and outriggers are set, platform safety cage is snapped into position. After cage is
snapped into position, manual locks on cage sides must be rotated under platform and
tightened to prevent accidental cage release.

g. Platform is then extended to proper working height.

h. After authorized operator enters the cage, safety chains must be reattached to provide fall
protection.
i.

Personnel are not allowed to stand on handrails or mid-rails or climb into or out of the cage
while elevated.

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Cage shall not be used to raise material other than small parts or hand tools. No rigging shall
be allowed from cage or boom.

k. No part of Sky Horse platforms or their booms shall be set up closer than 20' from uninsulated,
energized electrical conductors without proper permit. (Refer to Section E for permit.) These
platforms do not have dielectric properties.
l.

Special attention should be paid to pinch points while setting up and taking down Sky Horse
platforms.

3. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

a. Sky Horse Platforms shall receive monthly inspections from the Rigging Department.
b. Each Sky Horse shall bear a current inspection tape on the winch assembly prior to use.
c. Equipment shall be inspected by the authorized operator prior to each use to ensure that all
parts are in good condition and functioning properly.
d. Defective equipment shall be tagged and returned to the Mechanic Department for repair.
G. VEHICLE-MOUNTED ELEVATING AND ROTATING WORK PLATFORMS
1. Aerial devices include the following types of vehicle-mounted equipment that is used to elevate
personnel to project sites above ground:
a. Extendible boom platforms,
b. Aerial ladders,
c. Articulating boom platforms,
d. Vertical towers, or
e. A combination of any of the above.
2. Aerial equipment can be made of metal, wood, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), or other material.
They can be powered or manually operated and are deemed to be an aerial lift whether or not it is
capable of rotating about a substantially vertical axis.

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3. The requirements of this section do not apply to firefighting equipment or to the vehicles upon which
aerial devices are mounted, except with respect to the requirement that a vehicle be a stable
support for the aerial device.
4. Field modified aerial lifts must be certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent
entity, such as a nationally recognized testing laboratory, must be in conformity with all applicable
provisions of ANSI A92.2-1969, and be at least as safe as the equipment was before modification.
5. Ladder and Tower trucks
Before ladder trucks and tower trucks are driven on public highways, the aerial ladders must be
secured in the lower traveling position by the locking device above the truck cab, and the manually
operated device at the base of the ladder, or by other equally effective means (e.g., cradles which
prevent rotation of the ladder in combination with positive acting linear actuators).
6.

Extendible And Articulating Boom Platforms

a. Boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer will not be exceeded.
b. Only trained competent persons will operate an aerial lift.
c. Tying off to an adjacent pole, structure, or equipment while working from an aerial lift is
prohibited.
d. Personnel will always stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and not sit or climb on the edge of
the basket or use planks, ladders, or other devices for work position.
e. A body harness will be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from
an aerial lift.
f.

Lift controls will be tested each day prior to use to determine that such controls are in safe
working condition.

g. The brakes will be set and outriggers, when used, will be positioned on pads or a solid surface.
Wheel chocks will be installed before using an aerial lift on an incline.
h. An aerial lift truck may not be moved when the boom is elevated in a working position with
personnel in the basket, except for equipment which is specifically designed for such operation.
i.

Articulating boom and extendible boom platforms, primarily designed as personnel carriers, will
have both platform (upper) and lower controls. Upper controls will be in or beside the platform
within easy reach of the operator. Lower controls will provide for overriding the upper controls.

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Controls will be plainly marked as to their function. Lower level controls will not be operated
unless permission has been obtained from the employee in the lift, except in case of
emergency.
j. Climbers will not be worn while performing work from an aerial lift.
k. The insulated portion of an aerial lift will not be altered in any manner that might reduce its
insulating value.
l.

Before moving an aerial lift for travel, the boom(s) will be inspected to see that it is properly
cradled and outriggers are in stowed position.

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