Poor lift positioning creating pinch/crush risk

Reposition the lift before the platform creates a pinch or crush point. Do not solve bad positioning by leaning harder.

Stop if

• Can you spot the lift position so we avoid this pinch/crush point?

Watch out

• Do not reach between the lift and structure while raising, lowering, or moving.

Check

• Check walls, beams, duct, pipe, rails, and nearby lifts.
• Keep hands/body away from pinch points.
• Move down and reposition instead of forcing reach.
• Use a spotter near tight obstacles.
• Stop if the platform or material begins trapping anything.

Steps

• Check walls, beams, duct, pipe, rails, and nearby lifts.
• Keep hands/body away from pinch points.
• Move down and reposition instead of forcing reach.
• Use a spotter near tight obstacles.
• Stop if the platform or material begins trapping anything.

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