ESP 19
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Brokers of Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms shall be provided and stored in
the weather resistant storage compartment.
7.3 Inspection And Maintenance. Users shall inspect and maintain the aerial platform
as required to ensure proper operation. The frequency of inspection and maintenance
shall be determined by the manufacturer's recommendations and be compatible with
operating conditions and the severity of the operating environment. Aerial platforms that
are not in proper operating condition shall be immediately removed from service until
repaired. Repairs shall be made by a qualified person and the repairs shall be in
conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
7.3.1 Frequent Inspection. Users of an aerial platform shall ensure that frequent
inspections are conducted as outlined in section 6.6 of this standard.
7.3.2 Annual Inspection. Users of an aerial platform shall ensure that annual
inspections are conducted as outlined in section 6.7 of this standard.
7.3.3 Pre-start Inspection. Before use each day or at the beginning of each shift,
the aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and functional test including but
not limited to the following: (1) Operating and emergency controls. (2) Safety
devices. (3) Personal protective devices. (4) Air, hydraulic and fuel system leaks.
(5) Cables and wiring harness. (6) Loose or missing parts. (7) Tires and wheels. (8)
Placards, warnings, control markings, and operating manual(s). (9) Outriggers,
stabilizers, and other structures. (10) Guardrail system . (11) Items specified by the
manufacturer.
7.3.4 Maintenance Safety Precautions. Before adjustments and repairs are started
on an aerial platform, the following precautions shall be taken as applicable: (1)
Powerplant stopped and starting means rendered inoperative; (2) All controls in the
"Off" position and all operating systems secured from inadvertent motion by brakes,
blocks, or other means; (3) Elevating assembly and platform lowered to the full
down position, if possible, or otherwise secured by blocking or cribbing to prevent
dropping; (4) Hydraulic oil pressure relieved from all hydraulic circuits before
loosening or removing hydraulic components; (5) Safety props or latches installed
where applicable as prescribed by the manufacturer.
7.4 Replacement Parts. When parts or components are replaced, they shall be identical
or equivalent to original aerial platform parts or components.
7.5 Maintenance Training. The user shall insure only qualified personnel inspect and
maintain the aerial platform in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and
sections 7.3 and 7.4 of this standard.
7.6 Operator Training And Retraining. Whenever a user directs or authorizes an
individual to operate an aerial platform the user shall ensure the person has been: (1)
Trained before being assigned to operate the aerial platform. (2) Familiarized with the
aerial platform to bo operated. (3) Made aware of responsibilities of operators as
outlined in Section 8 of this standard. (4) Retrained, if necessary, based on the user’s
observation and evaluation of the operator.
7.6.1 Trainee records. A record of the trainee's aerial platform instruction shall be
maintained by the user for at least 4 years.
