ASWP11 Aerial Device Operation
4.0 Mandatory Information / Work Practices
The following are the general mandatory requirements for an arborist when working with an
aerial device.
The manufacturer's instructions must be followed for all maintenance and operation
instructions
Ensure manufacturer's instructions are readily available
Operators shall wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Operators shall wear an appropriate Fall Protection System
The Operator of the Aerial Device will control the work site and communicate directions
to the ground person
Only Qualified Personnel may operate an Aerial Device
All personnel must know the control measures needed for vehicle and pedestrian
control
All appropriate workers and their supervisors shall be familiar with, and competent in,
the execution of the rescue technique; including review and practice Aerial Device
rescue and evacuation procedures at least annually
All buckets must contain a rope of sufficient length to raise a bucket evacuation
device to be used in Aerial Device rescues
Workers should maintain three-point contact when entering or exiting an Aerial Device
When transferring between an Aerial Device to a tree or to another Aerial Device during
an evacuation, the worker must be secured at all times with a fall protection system
Ensure manufacturer's instructions are readily available and have been understood by
the operator
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