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Fatal Aerial Lift Injuries, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center

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To prevent injuries while working in aerial lifts:

• A “pre-job safety plan” should be developed for each job site and reviewed prior to each day on the job site.
• Mechanical checks should be performed on all equipment at each job site prior to each use.
• There should be communication between the worker in the elevated lift and ground control crew.
• Ensure that appropriate fall protection equipment is available and correctly used when working from elevations.
• Employees should work within job qualifications and job limits.