California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders
Group 4 - General Mobile Equipment and Auxiliaries
Article 24 - Elevating Work Platforms and Aerial Devices
Section 3638 - General Requirements
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Each unit shall have a manual containing instructions for maintenance and operations. If a unit is able to be operated in different configurations, then these shall be clearly described, including the rated capacity in each configuration.
(b)
ANSI A92.2-1969 or 1979 for Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices
ANSI A92.3-1980 for Manually Propelled Elevating Work Platforms,
ANSI A92.5-1980 for Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms,
ANSI A92.6-1979 for Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms,
ANSI A92.7-1981 for Airline Ground Support Vehicle-Mounted Vertical Lift Devices,
ANSI/SIA A92.9-1993 for Mast-Climbing Work Platforms.
ANSI/SIA A92.2-1990 for Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices,
ANSI/SIA A92.3-1990 for Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms,
ANSI/SIA A92.5-1992 for Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms,
ANSI/SIA A92.6-1990 for Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms,
ANSI/SIA A92.7-1990 for Airline Ground Support Vehicle-Mounted Vertical Lift Devices,
ANSI/SIA A92.9-1993 for Mast-Climbing Work Platforms.
(c) The above plates shall contain the following data, when applicable:
EXCEPTION TO (c)(8): For mast-climbing work platform alternative configurations, the plate may refer the operator to the operating/instruction manual.
(d) Employees shall be instructed in the proper use of the platform in accordance with this Article, the manufacturer's operating instructions and Section 3203, Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
(e) All aerial devices and elevating work platforms shall be assembled and erected by a qualified person in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and this Article and shall be maintained in safe operating condition.
(f) Work performed when using elevating work platforms or aerial devices in proximity to energized high voltage lines shall be in accordance with Article 37 of the High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders.
NOTE: See Title 8, Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders for work below 600 volts.
(g) All electrical tests shall conform to the requirements of the applicable ANSI Standard or equivalent d.c. voltage test approved by the equipment manufacturer or equivalent entity.
1.
Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-19-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter
(Register 79, No. 1).
2. Amendment filed 10-12-84; effective
thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 41).
3. Change without
regulatory effect of subsections (b) and (f) filed 8-30-89 pursuant to Section
100, Title 1, California Code of
Regulations (Register 89, No. 37).
4. Amendment of subsection (e)
filed 4-29-96; operative 5-29-96 (Register 96, No. 18).
5.
Redesignation and amendment of existing subsection (b) as subsection (b)(1) and
new subsection (b)(2) filed 11-23-99; operative 12-23-99 (Register 99, No.
48).
6. Amendment of section heading and section, including
incorporation by reference of ANSI/SIA A92.9-1993 standard, filed 2-27-2006;
operative 3-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 9).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
