Static field route #23

What do I do when poor lift positioning creating pinch/crush risk?

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

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

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Field checklist

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.

Ask foreman

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

Do not

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

Why it matters

Pinch points happen fast because the lift moves slower than your attention does.

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