Bob Beck
Jan 16, 2025
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Aerial Lift - Key in ground control console?
When an aerial lift is being used, should the ground control panel key be left in place? Our maintenance staff has the key in a lockbox in the office with authorized access only.
The operator manual does not address this issue. The only thing I found referenced in OSHA is a technical information bulletin.
https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/tib20020411.pdf
Thoughts?
Also - how much enforcement weight does a technical bulletin have?
Thank you!
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Jan 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I would not recommend removing the key while it's in use. The whole point of the ground controls is (1) for the pre-use inspection, and (2) so someone else can operate it during an emergency where the operator is not able to get themselves down.