Category Archives: Guides & Best Practices

Statement of Best Practices of General Training and Familiarization for Aerial Work Platform Equipment

The objectives of this Best Practices document are to: Educate the industry on the industry-recognized and supported standards, including the American National Standards Institute/Scaffold & Access Industry Association (ANSI/SAIA) A92 Standards and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Present … Continue reading

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Statement of Best Practices of Personal Fall Protection Systems for Aerial Work Platform Equipment

This industry-created document addresses the proper use and regulatory compliance of personal fall protection (PFP) for aerial work platform (AWP) equipment. The objectives of this document are to: Educate the industry on applicable Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the industry-recognized … Continue reading

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Statement of Best Practices for Workplace Risk Assessment and Aerial Work Platform Equipment Selection

This industry-created document addresses the need to identify hazards, conduct a thorough workplace risk assessment and implement control measures. It also addresses the process of selecting the most appropriate AWP equipment for the work involved. The objectives of this document are to: Educate the … Continue reading

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Statement of Best Practices of Emergency Evacuation Planning for Tented Events

This document addresses both weather-related and other emergencies. The objectives of this document are to: Underscore the fact that tents are not safe shelters in emergency situations. Educate all entities involved in tented events about their roles in ensuring the safe use of the … Continue reading

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