Maintaining Access Platforms for Safe Use

The maintenance and safety of suspended access platforms are serious matters for contractors. Riggers, installers, operators, and others using suspended platforms must take great care in the installation and maintenance of the equipment. Everyone who utilizes a platform must realize that it is his or her duty to be safe and to maintain a safe work environment. And every company must commit to safe working practices and achieve the highest possible safety conditions. This article looks at the basics of using access platforms, requirements for personnel working with the platforms, design and component maintenance, and corrective actions.