Static field route #6

What do I do when not tying off tools or securing loose items on lift?

Field Basics, Safety & AccessFoundation safety starter — site rules and training still control

Secure loose tools and small parts before moving or raising a lift. Anything loose can become a dropped-object hazard.

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Field checklist

Keep tools inside bags/bins when moving.
Use lanyards when required.
Do not balance screws, bits, or tools on rails.
Check platform floor before raising.
Warn people below before overhead work starts.

Ask foreman

Do we need tool lanyards or a controlled area for this overhead work?

Do not

Do not set tools on lift rails or duct where vibration or movement can knock them off.

Why it matters

A dropped bit or impact from height can hurt someone just as badly as a larger part.

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