Lifts

[mstaylor]

The only time I have questioned an OSHA guy on lift rules was a couple of years ago. I was working in an 85ft lift beside a lagoon with a 6ft max depth. He said he wanted a full body harness plus a life vest in case I hit the water. I explained he wanted me tied to a machine with a vest designed to pop me up and out of the lift. Beside the fact that I could stand up in the water, he was insisting on devices that would work in opposite diections if I did hit the water and could lead to catastrophic injury. My last point was that if I was at height, I would hit the next building. They let me go.
That is not the only run-in or argument I have had with OSHA but they are generally interp discussions. I am certified to certify ops on lifts and forks. I also install permanent safety equipment.

[midgetgreen11]

The lift company came back and said they will not train anyone without a valid driver's license or anyone under the age of 18. We have no access to our coves for this show now. Will the mention of the OSHA code help at all?

[Les]

Originally Posted by midgetgreen11

The lift company came back and said they will not train anyone without a valid driver's license or anyone under the age of 18. We have no access to our coves for this show now. Will the mention of the OSHA code help at all?

Probably not. Their lift, their rules. They should have designed your school better.

[Footer]

Your up a creak on this one. Its not an unreasonable request on the part of the lift company. It could be possible to shop around for a company that will let you use it after being trained. If it makes you feel any better, most car rental shops won't let you rent a car until your in your mid 20's. Ok, that does not make you feel better, but...

There was a school in Chicago that had this same access issue. They built catwalks and would not allow the students to go up in them. Somehow they convinced the school to buy them a VL1k to place every 3' across all of their battens that they could not access.