Bucket Truck Checklist

The operator of the bucket truck should conduct a safety check of the bucket truck to determine hazards, identify damage and leaks.
Daily Check shall include but is not limited to a visual inspection of the bucket truck exterior, including;
· Oil and hydraulic leaks.
· Weld integrity, such as cracks and rust.
· Lighting (beam, directional and safety).
· All required decals and stickers on or around the articulating boom.
· They must be in place, legible and understandable.
· Broken, damaged, loose or missing parts.
· Tire bulges, cuts and pressure.
· Worksite Inspection.
· Do not to park on uneven ground.
· Keep an eye out for holes, bumps, and debris, drop-offs.
· Do not operate the boom if there is a threat of an electrical storm or wind gusts exceed 30 mph.
· Set emergency brake.
· Position wheel chocks.
· Look out for overhead obstructions.
Fall Hazards
· Always keep feet on the floor of bucket.
· Do not sit, stand, or climb on the edge of the basket.
· Do not place any item in the bucket for the purpose of increasing work height (ladders, step stools).
· Do not try to climb down from the bucket when it is raised.
· Make sure bucket floor is clear of debris.
· ALWAYS WEAR FALL PROTECTION!
Tip-Over Hazards
· Do not push or pull toward anything while raised in the bucket.
· Do not carry ladders, etc. in bucket.
· Do not exceed the 300 lb load capacity.
· Do not move the truck when bucket is raised.
· Do not operate in high winds.
· Make sure bucket truck is parked on even ground.
· Make sure the outriggers are positioned properly.
· Never use the bucket truck as a crane
Collision Hazards
· Watch for traffic and beware of blind spots when driving the bucket truck, remember bucket trucks are top heavy and can turn over easier than your car.
· Watch for overhead obstructions.
· Slow down on bumpy or sloped ground and when driving near other workers or pedestrians.
· Improper Use
· Never leave the bucket truck unattended unless the key is taken out and the bucket truck is secured from unauthorized users.
· Never refuel the truck when the engine is running.
· NEVER USE A DAMAGED MACHINE!

Electrocution Hazards
· Maintain safe clearances from power lines and apparatus.
· No aerial platform insulated or not, provides any electrical protection to the occupant if there is phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground contact.
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