New Ansi Standards for Aerial Work Platforms Coming March 2020

New ANSI standards are going into effect March 1, 2020 for aerial work platforms. It is important to note that these standards are not OSHA requirements unless they would be adopted by OSHA, which is unlikely in the near future.  It is also important to note that they only apply to new machines built after mid-2018; older machines do not need to be retrofitted.  However, we are aware of general contractors giving their subcontractors notice that their employees need to be trained on these new standards.  The new standards set guidelines for aerial work, platform design, safe use, and training, and the below provides a general overview of the new requirements.