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Escalators are one of the safest means of providing temporary access to work at height, provided a risk assessment has been carried out prior to their use, the equipment is operated by qualified, trained and familiar personnel and health and safety regulations are followed, including having a rescue plan. Technical knowledge alone of how to operate a mobile platform is not enough to operate it safely.
\nTo ensure safe operation and avoid accidents or damage to equipment, all operators (contracted or self-employed) must receive professional, formal and employer-recognised training consisting of both theory and practice and assessment by a qualified person. For more detailed information on the training, visit www.ipaf.org.<\/p>\n
In the accident statistics, nearly one in five fatal accidents related to the use of mobile platforms involves tree care workers. The following are reports of fatal accidents: The operator of a mobile platform was killed by electrocution when the device touched a 7,200 volt overhead cable. The owner of a tree-trimming company was manoeuvring a basket lift when it touched a high-voltage line. The owner of a company specialising in tree care died while working on a mobile platform. Witnesses say the victim was 18m above the ground when a branch fell onto the platform, causing the operator to be crushed and suffocated. PROPER OPERATION<\/span> REMEMBER<\/span> - during operation, the trained operator must:<\/p>\n REMEMBER<\/span> - Once the work is completed, it is the responsibility of the trained operator to:<\/p>\n source: IPAF.org<\/a>
\nDuring a routine tree pruning job commissioned by a resident, a 61-year-old operator fell from a mobile platform and died on the spot. While working at height between two trees, the basket he was in snagged on a branch and became jammed. A witness to the incident reported to police officers that at one point the branch snapped off causing the basket to swing sideways throwing the operator, who fell from a height of 13-15m.
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\nContact with branches must be avoided as this can cause the platform to catch and cause sudden uncontrolled movement and damage to the machine. The operator must always wear fall protection equipment.<\/p>\n
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\nBefore work begins, a risk assessment should be carried out and care taken to implement control measures to avoid risks in the form of overhead power lines.<\/p>\n
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\nCare must be taken to ensure that workers and the platform are in the correct position to avoid being struck by falling objects.<\/p>\n
\nIMPORTANT<\/span> - In order to operate the equipment safely, all applicable guidelines presented in the health and safety training, best practices and manufacturer's recommendations must be followed.
\nREMEMBER<\/span> - Before starting work, the trained operator must:<\/p>\n\n
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\nTake precautions to protect the operator from the chainsaw - in some countries it is compulsory to use platforms where there are separate areas for the platform operator and the saw approved by the manufacturer.<\/li>\n
\nNOTE: Many IPAF members offer formal employer-recognised operator training, which results in the issuing of a PAL Card (Lift Equipment Licence) to certify that the holder has successfully completed the training. The PAL Card provides evidence of the holder's training in the safe operation of the listed category of mobile platforms. A list of IPAF accredited training centres can be found at www.Ipaf.org.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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