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Aerial / Boom Lift Pre-Operation

ANSI A92.20 + OSHA 1926.453 daily aerial / boom lift pre-op. Failures = OOS until corrected.

14 days free, $0 today — this template is included, and everyone else in your company uses it free.

Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.

Built for: Construction · Telecom · Tree Care · Sign Installation

What's inside this template

Pre-Operation Visual

  • No fluid leaks under unit (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Tires / outriggers / chassis intact, no damage (weight 1.0)
  • Boom, basket, basket-leveling links intact (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Decals and load placards legible (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Battery cables tight; no corrosion (weight 1.0)

Functional Tests (Ground Controls)

  • Emergency stop functional from ground (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Ground-control override engages cleanly (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Lower / retract / swing all responsive (weight 1.0)
  • Auxiliary power lowers basket from full extension (weight 1.0)

Functional Tests (Platform Controls)

  • Platform deadman / dual-action footswitch operational (critical · weight 1.0)
  • All boom functions smooth, no drift (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Tilt / outrigger alarm sounds when out of level (weight 1.0)
  • Horn / alarms audible (weight 1.0)

PFAS & Fall Protection

  • Anchor points labeled with rated capacity (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Operator wearing PFAS attached to anchor (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Lanyard length appropriate (no free fall above platform) (weight 1.0)

Documentation

  • Operator certified per ANSI A92.24 (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Annual inspection sticker current (weight 1.0)
  • Hour meter reading recorded (weight 1.0)

Common use cases

Daily operator pre-shift
ANSI A92 compliance
Rental return inspection

Frequently asked questions

Does this work for both telescopic and articulating booms?

Yes — covers both Group A and Group B per ANSI A92.20. Some items (e.g., jib functions) only apply to articulating units.

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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.