What happens if you dont know how to operate a bucket truck?
This warning is another reason we stress not letting someone operate a bucket truck that doesn’t know what they’re doing. They may handle operations fine, but in the event of an emergency, the pressure of getting someone to the ground safely may cause them to panic and seriously injure or kill someone.
What to do if your bucket won’t move?
Lift All 36′ bucket. 2 mid truck outriggers. Truck running. Pto engaged. Park break on. Beacons on. Only the outriggers work. Can not get the bucket to move. Fluid is full. Bucket safety seems ok. Tool switch not engaged.
What’s the problem with the hydraulics on a bucket truck?
Loosen the bottom line on boom cylinder and does not leak oil when tring to raise. System has been sitting a long, long time not being used. There only seems to be only one safty valve with coil for outrigger to boom use. la. 1st, I’d call and see if a maintenance manual is available.
What’s the problem with my C60 bucket truck?
I have a problem with the boom on 1986 Chevy c60 bucket truck. The outiggers work but the boom will not raise. The hydrolic is making a thumping noise when it tries to build up with pressure. The outriggers down and working. Loosen the bottom line on boom cylinder and does not leak oil when tring to raise.
How big of a clearance do you need for a bucket truck?
To significantly reduce the risk of electrocution, it’s necessary to keep a minimum clearance of 10 feet from energized overhead lines. This goes for painting, forestry, construction, electrical work, and any other bucket truck use you can think of.
When to suspend a staff member on a bucket truck?
As soon as a staff member becomes suspended, you have 5 minutes to get them to safety before major brain damage or circulatory trauma may occur. This warning is another reason we stress not letting someone operate a bucket truck that doesn’t know what they’re doing.
Why do you need a harness on a bucket truck?
In the event that one of your electrical workers is ejected or pulled from the bucket truck basket, a full-body harness could save their life. If the carabiner or lanyard on a full-body harness is properly secured to the basket, it adds an added layer of safety, but in the case of an accident, your team will have to act fast.