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The purpose of these procedures is to ensure that Cornell University employees maintain and operate Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) in a safe manner and do so in accordance with all OSHA Standards and other regulatory compliance codes. This program requires that only trained and authorized operators s hall be permitted to operate an AWP.

List of approved designated areas.

Reviews minimum required PPE, Hazards & Controls, and Limitation.

Reviews general guidance, training outline, and training frequency.

Reviews: minimum required PPE, hazards and controls, limitations, machine guarding and other precautions.

The Cornell University Confined Space Program establishes requirements and procedures to protect employees and contractors engaged in alteration, construction, maintenance, repair and inspection activities at locations with one or more confined spaces. This program also establishes requirements and procedures for confined space entry operations.

This Confined Space flow chart provides guidance for confined space entry activities.

The purpose of the Crane and Hoist Safety Program is to establish safe work practices and inspection procedures to help ensure that the operators of overhead cranes, as well as the Cornell University community are protected from potential hazards associated with the movement of equipment and material using a crane, hoist and related equipment.