Static field route #1

What do I do when working under lift without checking overhead obstructions?

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Stop and check the lift path before moving or raising. Look up, down, behind, and around the platform before the duct becomes the only thing you see.

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Field checklist

Check floor/ground condition.
Scan overhead for pipe, lights, cable tray, sprinkler, deck, and finished work.
Keep duct and tools inside the platform limits.
Use a spotter in tight areas.
Stop if people or material enter the lift path.

Ask foreman

Can you spot me through this area, and is this lift path clear overhead and on the floor?

Do not

Do not drive, raise, or swing the lift while focused only on the duct in front of you.

Why it matters

Lift problems usually happen because the platform is moving through space, not just because the wheels are rolling.

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