FALLS IN THE WORKPLACE
Aerial Lifts
Publications
UPDATE
Terminology Clarification: This page uses the term ‘aerial lifts’ as an overarching term to capture multiple types of lifts, such as scissor lifts and boom lifts. Please note both OSHA and ANSI standards vary for different types of lifts.
The following is a selected list of publications produced by NIOSH and its stakeholders and partners. This information is pertinent to aerial lift safety. Users of aerial lift products are encouraged to seek updated information from all of these sources, and to remain an informed and prudent user of this technology.
General
Aerial lift hazard recognition simulator
NIOSH Publication No. 2017-103 (November 2016)
This flyer gives employers, trainers, safety professionals, and aerial lift operators information on the NIOSH Aerial Lift Hazard Recognition Simulator and how to access it.
Journal Articles
Assessment of Fall-Arrest Systems for Scissor Lift Operators: Computer Modeling and Manikin Drop Testing
Human Factors: June 2012 / 54(3):358-372
An Investigation on the Dynamic Stability of Scissor Lift
Open Journal of Safety Science and Technology: March 2012 / 2(1):8-15
Estimation of the kinetic energy dissipation in fall-arrest system and manikin during fall impact
Ergonomics: April 2011 / 54(4):367-379
Fall arrest characteristics of a scissor lift
Journal of Safety Research: June 2010 / 41(3):213-220
Aerial lift fall injuries: A surveillance and evaluation approach for targeting prevention activities
Journal of Safety Research: December 2007 / 38(6):617-625
Book Chapters
Ergonomic Hazards and Controls for Elevating Devices in Construction
Occupational Ergonomics: Theory and Applications Second Edition
CRC Press: March 2012 / :653-693 chapter 25
NIOSH FACE Reports
2007-03 Company owner dies from fall after upper boom failure on aerial lift – Ohio
1997-12 Tree Trimmer Dies After 40-Foot in Aerial Bucket – Virginia
1996-20 Painter Dies After Falling From Aerial Platform – Virginia
1995-10 Tree Trimmer Dies After Being Run Over by Aerial Bucket Truck – Virginia
1994-14 Construction Foreman Dies After Falling From Aerial Lift Bucket Truck – South Carolina
1992-35 Line Mechanic Dies After Falling From Aerial Bucket Truck – Virginia
STATE FACE Reports
2010CA008 A Construction Worker Dies When a Fully Extended Scissor Lift Falls Over – California
2009CA008 A Welder Dies When the Scissor Lift He Was Operating Tips Over – California
2005OR007 Technician crushed when aerial platform lift engaged
2000NJ073 Electrician Killed When Scissor Lift Tips Over – New Jersey
2000NE050 Steel Erector Falls From Scissors Lift – Nebraska
1998CA003 Electrician Apprentice Dies When His Neck is Crushed By a Scissor lift-California
2007NY080 Mechanic Killed When Aerial Work Platform Collapses – New York
2005OR007 Technician Crushed When Aerial Platform Lift Engaged – Oregon
2003NY034 Millwright Killed When Aerial Work Platform Tipped Over – New York
1999AK011 Laborer/Rigger Electrocuted During an Aerial Lift of Equipment – Alaska
1998MA043 Self-employed Electrician Dies While Driving Aerial Lift in Parking Garage – Massachusetts
1992MA012 Massachusetts Bridge Painter Dies in Fall From Toppled Aerial Scissor Lift– Massachusetts
Hazard Alerts
Aerial Lifts
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)
Other Pages of Interest
OSHA Fall Protection for Aerial Lifts
OSHA requirements for fall protection systems while using aerial lift equipment.
OSHA Quick Card
OSHA Safe Work Practices for Aerial Lifts.
OSHA Fact Sheet: Aerial Lifts
Aerial Lifts
OSHA Fact Sheet: Using Aerial Lifts
Using Aerial Lifts
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is the leading voice of the industry addressing the use and manufacture of powered access. As an industry trade group, it addresses the needs of manufacturers, distributors, users, rental and training companies.
- Page last reviewed: April 12, 2017
- Page last updated: April 12, 2017
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Division of Safety Research