Aerial Lifts, Elevated Work Platforms, and Bucket Truck Safety Program

Departmental Responsibilities

Departments and PIs that own, rent, lease, and/or otherwise operate AL/EWP equipment are responsible for:

• Identifying “AL/EWP Equipment Responsible Person(s)” and ensuring they have the knowledge and authority to carry out their responsibilities as required per the AL/EWP Written Program;
• Understanding and complying with all UCSB AL/EWP Program requirements;
• Evaluating equipment needs and ensuring proper equipment, is selected and used for each job task under their purview;
• Ensuring documented AL/EWP Site Operation Hazard Assessments are conducted for each use location and piece of equipment under their purview;
• Notifying the EH&S Program Administrator of changes in equipment and ensuring equipment not previously approved by the EH&S Program Administrator is reviewed and approved prior to purchase, lease, rental, or operation;
• Notifying EH&S of multi-department shared equipment;
• Identifying qualified operators and ensuring proper AL/EWP certification and training documentation for the equipment they will operate;
• Ensuring Pre-operation Inspections are performed and documented by the operator before each use;
• Ensuring maintenance and repairs are performed by a qualified person per the manufacturer’s specifications;
• Ensuring maintenance, inspection, and training records are maintained per the requirements of this program;
• Locking-out and/or tagging-out equipment that has not been properly inspected, maintained, or is otherwise unsafe to operate;
• Enforcing safe operation and ensuring all use;
• Supplying all necessary personal protective (PPE) and fall arrest equipment, and ensuring that it is used properly; and
• Notifying the EH&S Program Administrator of any unsafe and/or unauthorized use of equipment under their purview.

Operators (Faculty, Staff, Students and Volunteers)

UCSB personnel who operate AL/EWPs while engaged in University-related activities are responsible for:

• Understanding and complying with all Aerial Lift/Elevating Work Platform Safety Program requirements;
• Notifying their Supervisor or EH&S about any hazardous conditions observed;
• Only using AL/EWP equipment that they are certified and trained to operate;
• Operating equipment in accordance with instruction and training provided by the EH&S Program Administrator, their Supervisor, 3rd Party Training Vendors, and the Responsible Person;
• Always operating AL/EWP equipment in a safe manner;
• Informing their Supervisor or the EH&S Program Administrator if they are on medication or have any other conditions or concerns, that could result in unsafe operation of AL/EWP equipment;
• Not disassembling, modifying, or otherwise altering equipment in any way;
• Performing Site Operation Hazard Assessments and pre-operation inspections prior to equipment use, and;
• Reporting any observed or suspected malfunctioning of equipment to their Supervisor, Responsible Person, or the EH&S Program Administrators.

AL/EWP Equipment Passengers (Non-operators)

AL/EWP passengers must complete Fall Protection, AL/EWP Awareness training, and receive EH&S Program Administrator and/or Responsible Person approval prior to riding on or in AL/EWP equipment. Passengers are not to use the operator's controls and are not considered rescue personnel. Passengers must not interfere with the safe operation of AL/EWP equipment.

Contractors and Vendors using AL/EWP on UCSB Property

Contractors and vendors who are certified under their company’s AL/EWP Safety program and have permission from a University Representative, may operate AL/EWP equipment owned/leased/rented by their company on UC Santa Barbara property. All used UCSB-owned/rented/leased equipment by non-UCSB Personnel must be reviewed and approved by the EH&S Program Administrator. Non-certified or otherwise unqualified operators must be directed to stop work immediately and the incident must be reported to the EH&S Program Administrator.

Office of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S)

EH&S is responsible for:

• Designating an individual who is qualified by appropriate training and/or experience to administer the program.

Program Administrator

The AL/EWP Program Administrator will function as a technical resource and assist departments in carrying out their responsibilities as necessary. The AL/EWP Program Administrator is responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining the UCSB AL/EWP Program and ensuring it meets applicable regulatory requirements;
• Communicating requirements, objectives, and program changes to departments impacted by this program;
• Developing, maintaining, and providing AL/EWP training and other program materials as needed;
• Working with responsible persons to identify safe locations where “hands-on” field training may be conducted;
• Conducting regular program audits to ensure the program is being properly implemented and assessing overall program effectiveness;
• Conducting periodic “customer service” inquiries to learn how the program can be modified to better meet client department needs;
• Reviewing new equipment purchases/rentals/leases and ensuring they meet current regulations, are covered by this program, and determining if further specialized training is necessary;
• Keeping an accurate and up-to-date inventory of campus AL/EWP based on information provided by responsible persons and information gathered during annual inspections, and;
• Assisting with AL/EWP Equipment Selection and Site Hazard Evaluations upon request.

References

The following standards and other resources were used to help dictate the requirements of this program:

• CCR, Title 8, Sections 3636-3648 – Elevating Work Platforms and Aerial Devices
• CCR, Title 8, Section 1670 – Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Personal Fall Restraint Systems and Positioning Devices
• ANSI/SAIA 92.2 – American National Standard for Elevating and Rotating Platforms