Best practices of general training and familiarization for awp. Welcome to ask me anything with the genie team on the upcoming ansi a92 csa b354 changes. Before each use, check msc docs online to ensure this copy is current. Since the new ansi a92 standards were published on december 20th. All aerial work platforms manufactured on or after july 1, 2006, shall meet the design and construction requirements of ansi a92.
June 2015 vehiclemounted elevating and rotating aerial devices. The american national standards institute ansi and the canadian standards association csa create standards that govern the design and use of aerial work platforms across north america. Aerial equipment parts offers a variety of safety manuals suitable for your lift, including the ansi 92. Ansi and other applicable standards identify requirements of all parties who may be involved with selfpropelled elevating work platforms. This manual and the manufacturers operation and safety manual are considered integral parts of the aerial. Ansi sia a92 standards require you read and understand your responsibilities before you use or operate an aerial work platform.
The manuals of responsibilities mor accompany the a92 standards and are required on each piece of equipment for use along with the manufacturers operation and safety manuals to assist you in making decision on the maintenance, use and operation of the aerial work platform. Manual of responsibilities for selfpropelled elevating. This standard applies to the establishment of criteria for design, manufacture, testing, inspection, installation, maintenance, use, training, and operation of vehiclemounted aerial devices, primarily used to position personnel, installed on a chassis to achieve the following objectives. Roles and responsibilities regarding general training. Ansi sia manuals of responsibilities are abbreviated versions of the full ansi a92.
Selfpropelled elevating work platforms by establishing requirements for design, manufacture, maintenance, performance, use and training. This program is based on the american national standards institute ansi and the scaffold industry association sia standards and is designed to ensure that. Ansi sia manual of responsibilities are mandated to be present on all aerial lifts by most north american regulatory authorities. American national standard for vehiclemounted elevating and rotating work platforms. The manuals of responsibilities mor accompany the a92 standards and. It provides guidance on preparing mewp training materials, defines how theoretical and practical training should be delivered and identifies required elements for. The last big change to these standards took place in 2006, so it was time for an update. Sponsors american mutual insurance alliance american society of safety engineers. Aerial work platform preoperation inspection form c.
Platforms are adjustable by manual or powered means and shall not be occupied when. The ansi saia a92 aerial work platform standards provide criteria for vehiclemounted rotating and elevating work platforms, elevating aerial platforms, boom supported elevated aerial platforms, and a series of equipment related to the aerial platform and access industry. Third edition third printing operators manual safety rules danger failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual will result in death or serious injury. The entities and standards that impact owners and operators of awp equipment include. The asc a92 committee is working towards getting these limited revisions completed and back to ansi within 34 months. Manual of responsibilities for selfpropelled elevating work platforms mra92. The new ansi a92 and csa b354 standards are loaded with sweeping and significant changes over the previous standards. Manual of responsibilities for boomsupported elevating work.
The ansisaia a92 aerial work platform standards provide criteria for. The manuals are required on each piece of equipment for use along with the manufacturers operation and safety manuals to assist you making decisions on the maintenance, use and operation of the aerial work platform. American national standard for vehiclemounted elevating and. Because this manual of responsibilities is verbatim of the ansi saia a92.
Ansisaia a92 standards require you read and understand your responsibilities before you use or operate an aerial work platform. The american national standards institute ansi has approved the recently revised ansisaia a92. Vehicle mounted elevating and rotating work platforms. The purpose of the aerial lift safety program program is to establish procedures for the safe operation of. You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operators manual. This standard focuses on ansi aerial lift training requirements. Manual of responsibilities for manually propelled elevating aerial platforms mra92. Please verify correct part number for your machine before ordering. All aerial work platforms manufactured before july 1, 2006, shall meet the. Manual of responsibilities for manufacturers, dealers, owners, users, supervisors, operators, occupants, lessors, lessees, and brokers of ansi saia a92.
It can be ordered from the ansi web site shown above or. Csa version of the sjiii series aerial platform mode s listed on table 4. Approved january 17, 2006 american national standards institute, inc. If the manual is absent inform the supervisor so a replacement manual can be ordered. Aerial and scissor lift safety university of tennessee.
To ensure safe use of machine, inspections and training specified in ansi sia a92. This standard is one of a series developed under the committee procedures of the american national standards institute. Additional standards managed and maintained by the asc a92 include. Osha references ansi in several codes governing our industry namely cfr 1910 for industry and cfr 1926 for construction. Since the standards have changed significantly, the ansi manual of responsibilities has also changed to reflect the new standards. First edition second printing operators manual part no.
New ansi standards announced for a92 aerial platforms. Training people who directly supervise mewp operators must be properly trained in. Y proper mewp selection y rules, regulations and standards that apply to mewps, including operation, safe use and training y potential hazards associated with the use of mewps and how to protect against them. Therefore osha can fine an employer for violation of. Environmental health and safety aerial lift operator. Conforming parties have until june 2016 to comply with the standard. Ansisia manual of responsibilities are mandated to be present on all aerial lifts by.
Ansisia american national standards institutescaffold industry association. It provides guidance on preparing mewp training materials, defines how theoretical and practical training should be delivered and identifies required elements for proper training and familiarization. This standard applies to selfpropelled integral chassis aerial platforms having a platform that cannot be positioned completely beyond the base and are used to position personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, at work locations. Stay tuned to genie aerial pros and our social media channels for the next ask me anything session. This standard applies to the establishment of criteria for design, manufacture, testing, inspection, installation, maintenance, use, training and operation of vehiclemounted aerial devices, primarily used to position personnel, installed on a chassis to achieve the following objectives. Environmental health and safety aerial lift operator safety. A huge thank you to everyone that participated in the ansi a29csa b354 ask me anything with the genie team. This standard applies to manually propelled, integral chassis aerial platforms having a platform that cannot be positioned completely beyond the base and are used to position personnel,along with their necessary tools and materials, at work locations.
Aerial and scissor lift safety university of tennessee safety procedure gs5. The a92 project was approved as a project by the american standards association in 1948. The new standards, the american national standards institute ansiscaffold industry association sia a92. This foreword is not a part of ametican national standard for vehiclemounted elevating and rotating work platforms, a92. It can be very costly to purchase the entire set of ansi a92 standards, but the ansi manual of responsibilities are available to purchase at a very reasonable cost. Ansisaia a92 standards require you read and understand your. The ansi manual of responsibilities may be purchased directly through saia by visiting. Ansisia manuals of responsibilities are abbreviated versions of the full ansi a92. Care was taken to provide consistency between this and other a92 standards. Operators manual third edition third printing with. As a trusted brand, ansi offers reliable aerial lift replacement parts. Jan 23, 2017 only the new content of the ansi standards a92.
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