ASWP11 Aerial Device Operation
1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to outline the safe work practices involved in operating
an Aerial Device.
2.0 Hazards
The following hazards have been identified to aid in establishing and maintaining a safe work
environment when operating an Aerial Device:
Biotic Conditions
Cuts and Abrasions
Climatic Conditions
Electrical Conditions
Ergonomics
Gravity
Mechanical
Note: The above list of hazards is not a complete list and a thorough job plan should be
completed to identify existing hazards found at the work site.
3.0 Legislation / Safe Work Practices
The following information has been provided listing arborist safe work practices and legislation
requirements:
ASWP01 General Legislation
ASWP01Work in a Safe Environment
ASWP02 Protect Self and Others
ASWP02 Arborist Job Planning
ASWP12 Chain Saw Operation
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
Temporary Conditions – Ontario Traffic Manual
Legislation RRO / RSO Section Referenced
Industrial 851/90 42, 43, 57, 60, 79
Construction 213 / 91 26, 67, 68, 69, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98,
101, 104, 105, 108, 109, 143, 144,
145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 182, 183,
186, 187, 188
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